Penning a poem... Lepton CofE School pupils Nicky Minenovic

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Penning a poem... Lepton CofE School pupils Nicky Minenovic

Penning a poem... Lepton CofE School pupils Nicky Minenovic, Daniel Taylor and Mark Castle learn about the art of poetry from Kirklees childrens services librarian Myra Woodhead. Myra and Ann Singleton worked with the eight to 10 year olds through a poetry workshop to encourage the youngsters to write their own verses and to make them more aware of published poems. 31st January 1989

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Huddersfield Examiner Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom

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Classroom Poetry Uniform Poems

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In this nostalgic photo print, we are transported back to the 1980s at Lepton CofE School, where three young pupils, Nicky Minenovic, Daniel Taylor, and Mark Castle, are seen eagerly penning their own poems. Guiding them through this creative process is Kirklees children's services librarian Myra Woodhead. Alongside her is Ann Singleton, both of whom worked tirelessly to conduct a poetry workshop for these eight to ten-year-olds. The workshop aimed not only to encourage the youngsters' poetic endeavors but also to cultivate their appreciation for published poems. As they sit in their school uniforms within the cozy classroom setting, one can sense an air of excitement and curiosity surrounding these budding poets. This snapshot captures a beautiful moment in childhood education when imagination takes flight through words on paper. The innocence and enthusiasm radiating from Nicky, Daniel, and Mark remind us of the power that poetry holds in shaping young minds. Decades later, as we gaze upon this image preserved by Memory Lane Prints with its vintage charm intact, it serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of nurturing creativity in our educational systems. It reminds us that even small gestures like introducing children to poetry can have a lasting impact on their lives beyond the walls of any classroom.

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