Celebrations
for World Book Day kicked off at The Macclesfield Academy with a visit from the
children’s author, Jon Mayhew. His visit coincided with the Year 5 taster
day with over 200 pupils attending from local primary schools. Jon’s day
started in the hall with a question and answer session before working with
primary pupils in writing workshops. He later ran a short story writing
group with some of the Academy’s gifted and talented pupils from Year 8.
The
day was rounded off by Jon who gave a talk to a hall full of Year 7 and 8
students, where they gained an insight into how to become a published author.
Lucie-Ann Lawton, who is a great fan of Jon’s books, commented, “It
was a great experience.” Many students brought books in for Jon to sign
and he ended his visit by judging the short stories produced during the
workshops. The day was a fantastic success.
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