Children’s Author sparks imagination at local school


Vale youngsters in the spotlight


Natasha Lynch Nathan Faire and Nicola Bartholomey from Tarmac and Jane Hunt. Kate Wiseman Caerau Primary School


Successful children’s author Kate Wiseman


has visited Caerau


Primary School hot on the heels of the publication of her debut title, Gangster School. Signed to new and independent publisher ZunTold, Wiseman is on the road as part of a schools outreach programme. The visit has been a great success, helping to spark an interest in reading and writing amongst year groups 3 to 6 at Caerau Primary. Getting the creative juices of the pupils fl owing, Wiseman has been leading workshops on descriptive writing and vocabulary, as well as an assembly on aspiration. Wiseman said: ‘I’m so excited to be getting in front of children and helping to get them excited about reading and writing. It’s one of the best things about being an author! Charlie, one of the main characters in Gangster School, was modelled on the liveliness of my own son at this age, so it’s fantastic to see the children getting


inspired by the story themselves.’ Wiseman’s debut has been published to great success, proving to be a popular read for children across the board.


The


certainly captured the imaginations of


the Caerau


fast-paced pupils,


with


adventure main


characters Milly and Charlie resonating across the year groups. Teacher Julie Moseley said: ‘Seeing authors like Kate really getting down to grassroots level and spending time with their readers is so great to see. It’s so important to keep children excited about books – and author visits like these really help to inspire young minds.’ Following the enthusiastic reception to book one, Gangster School forms a series of books, and will be followed by a sequel later this year. If an author visit would be of


interest to your


school, please contact Kate Wiseman: kittywise99@gmail.com.


Young learners from across the Vale of Glamorgan have been in the spotlight this week after a host of them have been recognised in the annual Vale Parent Child Homework Support Club Awards. The Club, which is supported by Tarmac’s Aberthaw cement plant, has been running for over six years and was established to help support children across the county in their education. The annual awards, which have become a fi rm fi xture on the calendar, are held to recognise the eff orts of local children in improving their skills to help them reach their full learning potential. Tarmac Special Award went to Natasha Lynch. Natasha, 17, has severe allergies and an epipen care plan and has been a volunteer since 2014. A Welsh speaker, Natasha plays a pivotal role at the Club and instigated both the Welsh and Science Club. Natasha was recognised for her commitment - attending every club to support learners whilst qualifying in college for an LSA qualifi cation at Level 2. Natasha also qualifi ed as a youth


worker and play worker in the last year whilst completing safeguarding level 2 and fi rst aid at work. Natasha will be working with the Club as it expands into St Athan and Llantwit Major. Tarmac Child of the Year was awarded to seven-year old Nathan Faire. Having been with the club for almost two years, Nathan has seen his confi dence grow tremendously. Nathan now attends both English and Maths clubs and he was made signifi cant progress this year attending 1:1’s with tutor, Maria. Nathan was recognised for his caring attitude in supporting younger children and he continues to inspire many children with his drive to always do better. The Club is run by volunteers and holds English and maths support sessions for local Vale school children and is now helping older family members to further their skills with adult learning support. It meets on Tuesday and Thursday during school term time at the Rhoose Community Centre. For more information on Aberthaw Cement Plant visit the website www. tarmac.com/aberthaw-plant


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