Summer Funday
Sutton Virtual School and the Children in Care Council joined up over the summer to hold a Funday for the children, young people and families we work with. We welcomed over 20 families who participated in creating some art pieces, tested their aim with a penalty shootout, tried their hand at learning some circus skills and had lots of fun on the bouncy castle and in the ball pit. It was a rare day over the course of summer 2021 where we had nice sunny weather and we were lucky enough to enjoy some ice creams and McDonald’s, High Street Sutton, donated some bottled water and melon balls for all to enjoy.
It was a lovely, entertaining day and gave everyone the chance to come together as a community to celebrate after a tough 18 months and look forward to the year ahead for future activities. There was also a prize draw and three lucky young people won the raffle and awarded Love2shop vouchers to spend on whatever they choose.
The day was also supported by some of the Children in Care Councils, Children’s Champions and by Cllr Batt and Cllr Heron.
Sutton Virtual School took eight young people to Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire for a week to develop their creative writing skills. They participated in creative writing sessions with published author Irfan Master and poet, theatre maker, spoken word performer and Young Identity co-founder Nicole May. We were also joined by Melvin Burgess who talked us through his many works and his new publication.
As well as the academic side, the young people got to enjoy the many scenic views and nature walks of West Yorkshire, heading down the stream to do some exploring. The young people also worked in teams to cook for the group every evening and took real pride in making a tasty meal for all and setting the best table! On the final evening the young people performed their creative writing pieces to the group helped along by Nicole and Irfan who coached the young people on how to be confident and present themselves during a live performance. A joyful week was had by all and some lifelong friendships and memories were made.
Arvon Writing Residential course
Sutton Virtual School took eight young people to Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire for a week to develop their creative writing skills. They participated in creative writing sessions with published author Irfan Master and poet, theatre maker, spoken word performer and Young Identity co-founder Nicole May. We were also joined by Melvin Burgess who talked us through his many works and his new publication.
As well as the academic side, the young people got to enjoy the many scenic views and nature walks of West Yorkshire, heading down the stream to do some exploring. The young people also worked in teams to cook for the group every evening and took real pride in making a tasty meal for all and setting the best table! On the final evening the young people performed their creative writing pieces to the group helped along by Nicole and Irfan who coached the young people on how to be confident and present themselves during a live performance. A joyful week was had by all and some lifelong friendships and memories were made.
