FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS
"Kay was very professional and engaged all of the children in the activities."
"I was amazed at the way the Aboriginal signs and symbols made sense to all of the children. One boy in particular who is a very reluctant writer was focused for half an hour, using the signs and symbols to tell his own story. This was a big breakthrough for him...and us!"
"Kay really knows her stuff and is so enthusiastic about sharing her love of Aboriginal art and culture. We especially liked the way she incorporated Aboriginal language into the workshop. The children really felt immersed in the experience. I'd highly recommend it."
"Kay has always inspired the children she has worked with. They really believe in themselves when they are taught by her. I have worked with her for many years and have always valued her unique and highly creative skills."
FEEDBACK FROM CHILDREN
"I love to write poems and share them with other people."
"I thought Miss Walton was so inspirational. The performance events are very involving, fun and very active. I have enjoyed making rhymes and actions to go with my poems. Every year I have worked with a friend or a group and I enjoyed working with people in other classes. It has built my confidence by performing and now I think I can speak in public better."
"My friend told me about it in year 3 and I decided to give it a go and I have loved it ever since. I enjoy performing poetry and watching other talented kids perform. I think I've been confidence in performing and became better at writing poems."
"Miss Walton inspired me when she performed in assembly. I've enjoyed meeting new friends and making up and sharing poetry. I've become more confident when performing."
"Miss Walton convinced me that poetry is so good, and that is true."
"I find the classes fun. I enjoy sharing ideas and developing more poetry skills. I think my imagination has opened."
"My brother was already in poetry posse and he was amazing at performing. The events are brilliant because of good poems. I liked the one about jellyfish...and Freddie and Oscar's."
"It's fun and I can make poetry by myself."
"It's always fun and enjoyable and we get to perform."
I have performed at the Jubilee Library four times and the Science Festival twice. They all have been great fun and enjoyable, especially seeing what other people have done."
"Poetry is fun and Miss Walton is a good teacher and it helps me concentrate."
"It's really cool writing and performing. Miss Walton teaches us and we work together."
"It makes me confident and Miss Walton is kind. She helps me with my poetry. Every time I go to poetry posse I learn more and more. If I perform every year I will be more confident every time. I love poetry and Miss Walton is the perfect person to teach it."
"Since year 3 I've been in every single lesson and every time I go it's great fun."
"I love it because you learn about other stuff and it boosts your confidence by performing in front of other people."
The poetry events are "fantastic as it's fun and an educational place to meet new people and take part in other things."
"I think I've liked performing and it's made me braver."
"Making friends with others is great and making writing more interesting."
PARENTS' COMMENTS
Our daughter "has been so excited about doing this poetry posse. It has given her confidence to read her poetry out loud and not hide it."
The events are "lovely and celebrating...very, very kind and encouraging to all-comers. Joyful!"
We have enjoyed "seeing him at ease and enjoying himself reading his own work. He's not a natural performer but seems naturally confident with poetry."
We have enjoyed "seeing him enjoy his own poetry and not have the usual negativity about it...especially given that he is a boy!"
I appreciate "Miss Walton's creative and energetic presence and balance of support and challenge."
The events are " fun, relaxed, supportive and yet inspiring and stretching for the performers. A good balance."
I have enjoyed "seeing her evolve into a self-described 'poet' with the confidence she has gained in writing and performing."
It is wonderful "seeing her do something that is difficult (perform) and overcome her fear and triumph.
"Her vocabulary has increased, her handwriting is more fluid, she has the confidence to speak up and a growing recognition that she wants to be a "poet" when older - what a great aspiration!"
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"Kay was very professional and engaged all of the children in the activities."
"I was amazed at the way the Aboriginal signs and symbols made sense to all of the children. One boy in particular who is a very reluctant writer was focused for half an hour, using the signs and symbols to tell his own story. This was a big breakthrough for him...and us!"
"Kay really knows her stuff and is so enthusiastic about sharing her love of Aboriginal art and culture. We especially liked the way she incorporated Aboriginal language into the workshop. The children really felt immersed in the experience. I'd highly recommend it."
"Kay has always inspired the children she has worked with. They really believe in themselves when they are taught by her. I have worked with her for many years and have always valued her unique and highly creative skills."
FEEDBACK FROM CHILDREN
"I love to write poems and share them with other people."
"I thought Miss Walton was so inspirational. The performance events are very involving, fun and very active. I have enjoyed making rhymes and actions to go with my poems. Every year I have worked with a friend or a group and I enjoyed working with people in other classes. It has built my confidence by performing and now I think I can speak in public better."
"My friend told me about it in year 3 and I decided to give it a go and I have loved it ever since. I enjoy performing poetry and watching other talented kids perform. I think I've been confidence in performing and became better at writing poems."
"Miss Walton inspired me when she performed in assembly. I've enjoyed meeting new friends and making up and sharing poetry. I've become more confident when performing."
"Miss Walton convinced me that poetry is so good, and that is true."
"I find the classes fun. I enjoy sharing ideas and developing more poetry skills. I think my imagination has opened."
"My brother was already in poetry posse and he was amazing at performing. The events are brilliant because of good poems. I liked the one about jellyfish...and Freddie and Oscar's."
"It's fun and I can make poetry by myself."
"It's always fun and enjoyable and we get to perform."
I have performed at the Jubilee Library four times and the Science Festival twice. They all have been great fun and enjoyable, especially seeing what other people have done."
"Poetry is fun and Miss Walton is a good teacher and it helps me concentrate."
"It's really cool writing and performing. Miss Walton teaches us and we work together."
"It makes me confident and Miss Walton is kind. She helps me with my poetry. Every time I go to poetry posse I learn more and more. If I perform every year I will be more confident every time. I love poetry and Miss Walton is the perfect person to teach it."
"Since year 3 I've been in every single lesson and every time I go it's great fun."
"I love it because you learn about other stuff and it boosts your confidence by performing in front of other people."
The poetry events are "fantastic as it's fun and an educational place to meet new people and take part in other things."
"I think I've liked performing and it's made me braver."
"Making friends with others is great and making writing more interesting."
PARENTS' COMMENTS
Our daughter "has been so excited about doing this poetry posse. It has given her confidence to read her poetry out loud and not hide it."
The events are "lovely and celebrating...very, very kind and encouraging to all-comers. Joyful!"
We have enjoyed "seeing him at ease and enjoying himself reading his own work. He's not a natural performer but seems naturally confident with poetry."
We have enjoyed "seeing him enjoy his own poetry and not have the usual negativity about it...especially given that he is a boy!"
I appreciate "Miss Walton's creative and energetic presence and balance of support and challenge."
The events are " fun, relaxed, supportive and yet inspiring and stretching for the performers. A good balance."
I have enjoyed "seeing her evolve into a self-described 'poet' with the confidence she has gained in writing and performing."
It is wonderful "seeing her do something that is difficult (perform) and overcome her fear and triumph.
"Her vocabulary has increased, her handwriting is more fluid, she has the confidence to speak up and a growing recognition that she wants to be a "poet" when older - what a great aspiration!"
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