Writing stories can be fun so when the school was invited to create new Christmas stories for broadcast on radio, they jumped at the chance. 8 students were selected to take part in workshops during school hours, after school and a weekend. They showed such commitment to the project that they were invited to make a film for the BBC Big Screen and help create the webpage you're reading.  | | Books galore in the library |
Sessions included learning about the writing process, editing their stories, feedback from their peers and of course, spelling too! They learned new words which they had to use in their draft scripts as well as how to read their stories to an audience. All the students received individual tuition on voice projection and intonation as they recorded their work and took part in the editing process. Learn to be loudWas it fun and did they enjoy it? Here's what they said: Paige - "RaW was a project that the BBC brought ot Park High School. R is for Reading all those fabulous books, A is for all of us together, W is for writing our Christmas Stories. It was excellent." | "Overall I think it's been really cool working on the project." | | Hayley |
Adam chose to write a rap about this personal experience of Christmas Day. He said "I've enjoyed the BBC project because I've met new people and it's been a laugh. We're going on the BBC Big Screen too so that's going to be good. My mum's going to be pleased for me." Hayley enjoyed the project so much that she wrote a special poem. "The BBC project has been real fun, I think Stel deserves a bun. She's been so helpful, as I'm forgetful. I feel dead proud, 'cos I've learned to be loud. My parents are over the moon, because I'm going to be on tele soon. The BBC have been so busy, coming in and out of our school. Overall I think it's been cool!  | | Successful stories project |
Tracey Rimmer is a learning mentor as the school. She knew that the group would work hard to get the best results. "The children had great fun. We discovered new words about Christmas and working with the BBC was an opportunity not to be missed. The children have been encouraged to share their work with classmates, friends and family. It's hoped that they'll catch the RaW bug too by picking up a new book or writing their own poems, diaries or stories they too can share with others. BBC RaW is a three year campaign which aims to improve everyday literacy skills. Libraries around the area are organising RaW events to encourage people to take part the campaign. Sessions are held in a relaxed environment and include quizzes, reading groups and creative writing. Find out more about how you can involved by logging on to the website. | 
