Breis, Paul Cookson, John Hegley

On Thursday 8th October 2009, National Poetry Day was broadcast live from Crownfield Junior School in Havering.  Hosted by pupils Elissa and Paul with football poet Paul Cookson, the day was a great success.  Alongside Paul Cookson, John Hegley and the rapper Breis – with Michael Rosen, ensured that fun was had by all.  It has also been announced that the event was the the biggest multipoint video conference www.ja.net had ever handled, with schools across the UK, France, Spain, Finland and the USA. 

LGfL Chief Executive Brian Durrant commented, 

“Yesterday’s National Poetry Day event was evidently a further big step-up in the use and effectiveness of VC as a tool in enhancing learning opportunities and experiences.  It was wonderful to read of how schools valued their involvement.”

The HIAS ICT Team would like to thank Mina Patel, LGfL Curriculum Consultant for her excellent skills in pulling the event together and special thanks must go to Crownfield Junior’s Headteacher Gary Nott and his school (including Niki and Judith in particular), who supported the event superbly.