Queen Margaret Primary Academy recently took Year 1 – 6 pupils to experience wonderful events at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.
Years 5 and 6 heard author Christopher Edge talk about research undertaken for his Escape Room books.
During this enthralling event, some of our children went on stage and used their detective strengths to complete a challenge to solve the puzzle.
Year 4 became illustrators with the help of Joe Todd Stanton and author Kieran Larwood. They created a fighter and a Mage that Kieran then used to create their own personal Dragon Runner story.
Cressida Cowell entertained Year 3 by speaking ‘dragonese’ and younger pupils enjoyed storytelling sessions and laughed so much hearing Michael Rosen reading extracts from his new book, Oh Dear, Look what I got!
There was also the opportunity for everyone to enjoy free events creating puppets, exploring the sensory area and dressing up in a variety of costumes.
It was another fantastic week where pupils made memories, stretched their imagination, met amazing authors and were inspired in their writing and drawing.
A spokesperson said: “The Cheltenham Literature Festival never fails to ignite our pupils’ imaginations.
“This year, they had the unique opportunity to learn from incredible authors, create their own characters, and immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling.
“Experiences like these remind us just how powerful reading and creativity can be in shaping confident, curious learners.”
