072 EDUCATION EXTRA
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NEVER TOO
OLD TO LEARN!
CELEBRATED AUTHOR CAPTIVATES YOUNG IMAGINATIONS
Beacon Academy students in Crowborough were treated to a fascinating insight into the world of being a published writer when popular author, Jenny McLachlan visited the school.
The celebrated author of
fi ction for children and teenagers worked with more than 60 Year 7 students over three workshops, helping them to “fi nd the book within them”. The students were engrossed as Jenny led them through the stages of planning and writing their own book. Jenny helped the students to generate ideas that could sell well in the current book market and explained that you do not have to be a writer to work in the book industry. The students were encouraged to use their interests and imaginations to create a
commercial package that could be pitched to an agent or publisher, including a design and tag line for the book jacket. Jenny was impressed by the students’ ideas, commenting: “The students were a pleasure to work with: imaginative, keen to learn and very enthusiastic. I felt very welcome at Beacon Academy and the staff were very supportive of the visit. There is clearly a thriving reading and arts culture at the school. I want to read so many of the students’ books!” The day fi nished up with an informal Q&A session with Jenny in the library with students from across the year groups and staff who came to participate in the discussion. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed lots of cake and students lingered chatting to Jenny. • Visit
beacon-academy.org
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Prestigious award for local prep school
The King’s School – steeped in history
With origins dating back to 597AD, The King’s School in Canterbury is reputedly the oldest school in the world. It is also one of the country’s leading co-educational boarding schools. The main school site is situated in the precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, providing a beautiful and inspiring backdrop to what has been described as “a university for young people”. Scholarships and generous bursaries are available for talented pupils. • Visit
kings-school.co.uk
The Citizen Foundation has recently awarded Hilden Oaks Prep School in Tonbridge a prestigious “Gold SMSC Quality Mark”, one of only a handful, nationwide. Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural (SMSC) development is at the heart of the school and is evident across the whole curriculum. SMSC is also a key area assessed by ISI and Ofsted inspectors. Headmistress, Mrs Katy Joiner, said: “We
are delighted to have received this award, which recognises the care Hilden Oaks has for the whole school community. It links very closely with our values- based education, and helps the children work towards making a positive difference to society. As a result, their academic achievements are also excellent.” • To fi nd out more, Hilden Oaks Prep School would like to welcome you to one of their forthcoming Open Mornings on 3rd October and 8th November. Call 01732 353941 or visit
hildenoaks.co.uk
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