Digital Literacy Pack 2024
The Courtyard Hereford
World Book Day, P4-6
Kid Lit, P7
Roald Dahl Literacy Project, P8-9
Contents SPRING SUMMER aUTUMN
Bard at The Yard, P10-12
Providing relevant, worthwhile and engaging programmes
Have fun exploring classic texts while developing a creative outlook on literacy
Meeting the requirements of your school to get your students engaged and excited about learning
Achieve specific learning objectives to develop your students education
Creating a safe and encouraging learning environment to get the best out of all students
Developing public speaking skills, confidence and creative thinking 3
WORLD BOOK DAY
Every year we present a show linked to our world book day themes.
In 2024 we had a production of The Owl and The Pussycat by Sea Legs Puppetry, keep an eye on our website for future shows.
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world book day
Classics (1 or 2 hour sessions):
Charlotte’s Web by E.B White
The Gruffalo/The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson
The Snail & The Whale by Julia Donaldson
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe by C.S Lewis
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Fairytales (45 minute or 1 hour sessions):
3 Little Pigs
Goldilocks
Little Red Riding Hood
The Princess & The Pea
Jack & The Beanstalk
Ugly Duckling
Roald Dahl (1 or 2 hour sessions):
The Twits
James & The Giant Peach
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
Fantastic Mr Fox
Matilda
Stories from other cultures (1 hour sessions):
Handa’s surprise by Eileen Browne
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema
Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
Modern (1 hour session):
Journey by Aaron Becker
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takepart@courtyard.org.uk Enquiries Education Pack Live Show courtyard.org.uk/education courtyard.org.uk/worldbookday 6 Spring Links
KID LIT
Kid Lit is The Courtyard’s Children’s Literacy Project supporting our community in promoting literacy, creative writing and writing resilience following an unprecedented time in our children’s education.
Find the Links on page 9
KS1 and KS2
Talks and Interactive workshops
A 500 word short story writing competition
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Roald Dahl Literacy Project
5 WORKSHOPS
Aimed at Years 3 & 4
Older KS2 are welcome to participate
1 DEDICATED PRACTITIONER
Popular way of engaging your students in drama and developing literacy skills
Bonus activity pack to guide suitable homework and performance suggestions
1 FINAL SHOW
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Summer links takepart@courtyard.org.uk Enquiries Education Pack Kid Lit Competition courtyard.org.uk/education courtyard.org.uk/kidlit 9
Bard at The yard
5 Workshops Performance
CY CY
Introduction to Shakespeare
Family and Friends
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have fun with our shakespeare programme
Recommended for Years 5 & 6
Get your students excited about creating and discovering text
Celebrate all their achievements over the project
Bring Family and Friends to discover their new love for classical texts
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Autumn links takepart@courtyard.org.uk Enquiries Education Pack Shakespeare Activities courtyard.org.uk/education courtyard.org.uk/shakespeare-live-week 12