Philip Burton – Recent Testimonials.
Mainstream Schools.
“I can recommend Philip to any school wishing to have a visiting poet. I am sure he will both entertain and educate. He is always welcome at Saint Hilda’s.”
– Mr J. Livesey, Head of English. Saint Hilda’s High School, Burnley.
re: a Philip Burton poetry day – 28th February 06
“The children had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed both the performances and the workshops. It has helped to inspire the children in writing poetry and led to an enjoyable World Book Day.”
– C. Sharkey, Literacy Co-ordinator. Saint Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upton, Wirral.
re: a Philip Burton poetry day 8th March 06
“We found the individual class sessions you did very enjoyable and the content was pitched at just the right level for the children involved. It is clear you have been a teacher yourself….”
– H. McMahon and the staff of Westhoughton Primary School, Bolton.
re: a Philip Burton poetry performance – Moorside Special School, Deepdale, Preston – Tuesday 18th July 06
“The pupils really enjoyed your lively poetry session. The poems were different and interesting…aimed at the correct level for many of our pupils…difficult to achieve with the range of abilities and ages.”
– Bridget Billington, Deputy Headteacher.
re: a Philip Burton poetry day – PoplarsFarmPrimary School, Bradford BD2 1LQ – Friday 14th July 06
“The children thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was wonderful that you linked the poetry to the multicultural and circus theme of the day. Many thanks.”
– Anne Green.
What special schools say about Pip’s poetry days.
“…very enjoyable……a good time was had by both children and staff.”
– K Owen, Senior Teacher. The Lyndale Special School, Eastham, Wirral.
“All the children really enjoyed it. Staff were very pleased with the children’s listening skills and the work they produced.”
– Laura Wigley. Longford Park Special School, Stretford (Trafford LEA).
re: a Philip Burton poetry performance – Moorside Special School, Deepdale, Preston – Tuesday 18th July 06
“The pupils really enjoyed your lively poetry session. The poems were different and interesting…aimed at the correct level for many of our pupils…difficult to achieve with the range of abilities and ages.”
– Bridget Billington Deputy Headteacher. Moorside Special School, Deepdale, Preston (Lancashire LEA).
re: a poetry morning at Leabrook Short Stay Centre, Rawtenstall – 29th September 06
“I was so impressed with the quality of your work and will certainly want to work with you again in the future and would whole heartedly recommend you to other schools. My class performed and shared poems we wrote on National Poetry Day…with new-found confidence….. I was amazed, but having watched you as a performer I could see where they had picked up tips!”
What the library service said…
re: Two Philip Burton (Pip The Poet) performances to launch Wirral Libraries’ Reading Game at Birkenhead Pyramid shopping centre – 13th July 05
“I have had some excellent feedback from both library staff and the schools involved. I would like to say how entertaining and relevant your performance was for the launch of our Reading Game and in such an unusual venue.”
– Sue Powell, Head of Library and Halls. Metropolitan Borough of Wirral.
re: three performances at Rishton Library, Accrington, 28th June 06
“…a very successful day. The classes from three schools enjoyed taking part and Pip really engaged the children with his performance. He worked with a variety of age groups using the themes of ‘Pirates’ and ‘Moving on to High School’. Pip was relaxed and funny and am sure will have inspired the children to both try writing their own poetry with more confidence but also enjoy reading poems in the future.”
– Jane Wood, Senior Librarian: Young PeopleSouth East Lancashire.
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