Terry Caffrey - Writing

Terry

Caffrey

AIM High Writing

Summary

Age range KS2 to KS3
Books Yes
DBS Checked Yes

Booking
Contact
+44 (0)1535 656015
aimhigh@caboodlebooks.co.uk

Terry is poet in residence at the National Football Museum, Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield and Citadel Theatre in St. Helens.

About Terry
Terry was commissioned to write by the Roald Dahl Foundation and had the lyrics to one of his songs chosen to be one of the official children’s songs for the 2012 Olympics.Terry has won many awards over the years and receives excellent feedback from his events.

Terry’s AIM High Writing Days

He likes to make his workshops fun as well as educational so the children can see that reading and writing are positive experiences which should be enjoyed by all. Terry’s workshops involve literacy, socialising, playing and having fun with words and language. The more fun the children can have, the more creative they are in his sessions – sharing the creativity, building confidence and self esteem in a very friendly and supportive environment. His AIM HighDays are suitable for children in two consecutive year groups from year 2 right the way through to KS3 students. He gives invaluable tips and demonstrates how poets work and craft ideas from their scribbler/notebook/ jotter and alerts the children to the importance of planning, being prepared to make mistakes in the journey to completing a poem. Each child receives a certificate of attendance to take home with their work too.

Literacy workshops

Terry’s literacy workshops come from a person who wasn’t always the brilliant poet he is now. He was a more reluctant writer at school, he had his heart set on following the family tradition to become a professional footballer. When this dream was ended when he broke his leg, Terry tried many different career choices before recognising his love of words and poetry. Children find Terry really easy to relate to and soon learn how easy poetry can be with a little guidance and encouragement from Terry. The main thing in these sessions is to keep the day fun, interactive and in shorter sessions rather than long one – this way the children don’t lose interest and switch off. The staff involved have lots of fun too.

A Selection of Terry’s Books

Bookings
To book Terry Caffrey please contact
aimhigh@caboodlebooks.co.uk

Terry also offers visits to schools and other settings, click here for more information.