In October, T ornton hosted the fi rst ever MK Schools Lit Fest.
Hundreds of students from various infant, primary and secondary schools visited T ornton to meet amazing authors Adam Connors, Bex Hogan, Imogen Robertson and Lizzie Waterworth. Schools visiting included T ornborough Infant, Swallowfi eld
Primary, St Gregory’s Catholic School, St Monica’s Catholic School, St Paul’s Secondary School and Oakgrove Secondary. It was a great opportunity for local schools to come together, celebrate creative work and be inspired by literature.
Refl ecting on the day, Bex Hogan said: “What an engaged and
enthusiastic group of kids that were a delight to talk with. I think it is wonderful to bring in and include so many children from the area of MK who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to hear an author. An incredible experience!” Following his workshop, author Adam Connors said the MK
Schools Lit Fest was ‘a beautiful event at a beautiful school with incredibly engaging and intelligent students’. Imogen Robertson said: “I am delighted to meet all the students and excited to be part of such a fun day.” Following each workshop, students enjoyed meeting the authors,
asking lots of questions and, of course, getting books and bookmarks signed. Dr Louise Shaw, Head Teacher at T ornton College, said: “Wow, what an incredible day. It has been a genuine joy to welcome students and teachers from other schools to T ornton. Having met all the authors at lunchtime and listened to students who have attended workshops I am in no doubt that today will have inspired future writers, editors and authors!”. After such positive feedback, a date has been fi xed for the 2025
MK Schools Lit Fest on Tuesday October 7. Schools who attended this year are keen to bring even more students, and T ornton would welcome pupils from other schools should any wish to join.
For more information about any events at T ornton College email Jo Scott at
jscott@thorntoncollege.com or visit
www.thorntoncollege.com for more on the school itself.
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