PERFORMANCE

Amy Johnson:

Last Flight Out

Suitable for: KS3 and above

A performance suitable for audiences 12yrs+.

This original one woman show is approximately 1hr ten minutes long and can be accompanied by a Q & A about the development of the show, or Amy's life in context with the heyday of Croydon Airport or the Amy Johnson project based in Herne Bay.

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Relevant events:

• 2020 is the 90th anniversary of Amy's pioneering solo flight to Australia

• International Women's Day

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National Curriculum links:

• Significant people

• Women in STEM

• Women at War

• Women in Engineering

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Opportunities for reflective writing, analytical thinking and questioning, especially with the Q&A .

Option for workshops in characterisation and movement with the show's director, Vern Griffiths. Details available upon request.

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Requirements: Access to an equipped drama studio or school hall

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WORKSHOPS

Amy and the ATA

Suitable for KS1, KS2

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An interactive day of sessions inspired by Amy's time in the ATA. We explore the work of women during WW2 in the Air Transport Auxiliary and find out about other female pilots who formed this vital part of Britain's air defence. The session is full of fact finding, miniature plane construction and team work.

This workshop day is an depth look at women's roles in the ATA and touches upon the role of women in the Battle of Britain Bunker.   You may like to book this day alongside the Battle of Britain workshops for an in depth look into the workings of the Battle of Britain.

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Relevant events:

• International Women's Day (6th March 2020)

• 2020 is the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

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National Curriculum links:

• Significant people

• Transport

• Women in STEM

• Women in Engineering

• Women at War

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Application of DT, art, numeracy, literacy, team work, decision making, fact finding, drama and role play.

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Requirements: Access to classrooms, use of school hall.

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PERFORMANCE

Granny Pearl- A Magical Tale of the Sea!

Suitable for Early Years, KS1

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Performance for young children inspired by an original story by Jenny Lockyer.

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Approximately an hour long, this show gently explores family relationships and the wonderful things we can find out about each other. Set on a boat trip around an island somewhere off the coast of Britain, the show makes time to explore the wildlife and experiences of the coast with music and activities which evoke the weather, environment and feelings of being in and near the sea.

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The show features live music, puppetry and invites participation.

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National Curriculum links:

• Science / Biology exploring marine life and coastal environments

• Weather

• PHSE Family relationships

• making memories

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Where possible this show is an excellent opportunity for young children to participate with grandparents or other invited older people.

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Requirements:

Access to drama studio or school hall

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Workshops

Granny Pearl- A Magical Tale of the Sea!

Suitable for Early Years, KS1

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Workshops inspired by the show which can be enjoyed with the performance or which stand alone.

Children create puppets and interact with music to bring them to life.

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National Curriculum links:

• Science / Biology exploring marine life and coastal environments

• Weather

• PHSE Family relationships

• making memories

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Where possible these workshops are an excellent opportunity for young children to participate with grandparents or other invited older people.

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Requirements: Access to a large classroom or school hall for the day.

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Prices

A one day visit, approximate prices

30 children......... £350

60 children .........£400

90 children .........£450

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A two day visit, approximate prices

30 children...........£550

60 children...........£600

90 children...........£650

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Prices will vary depending on number of facilitators and distance from KT18.

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Schools can receive an overall discount if you book sessions together with a neighbouring school.

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Please contact me for more details on workshops and an accurate quote for 2021.

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WORKSHOPS

Introducing Amy - with Jason the Gipsy Moth Aeroplane

Suitable for KS1, KS2

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Hosted by Jason the Gipsy Moth aeroplane, the day introduces Amy Johnson and her amazing adventures in aviation. Children can find out about the challenges Amy faced as she planned and then undertook her incredible solo flight to Australia 90 years ago in 1930.

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This experience is available as a one or two day event.

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Relevant events:

• May 2020 is the 90th anniversary of Amy's pioneering solo flight to Australia.

• International Women's Day (6th March 2020)

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National Curriculum links:

• Significant people

• Transport

• Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

• Women in Engineering

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Application of DT, art, numeracy, literacy, team work, decision making, fact finding, drama and role play.

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Requirements:

Access to classrooms for a day, use of school hall.

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WORKSHOPS

The Battle of Britain

Suitable for KS1, KS2

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Available as a one or two day experience, in these immersive and exciting sessions children find out about the work of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in connection with operations at the Battle of Britain Bunker. The ATA delivered the planes to the RAF, the Bunker kept their eyes on the skies and the RAF flew into battle. Children learn about the huge team effort behind the Battle of Britain and why in Churchill's words, never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.

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Relevant events:

• 2020 is the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

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National Curriculum links:

• History, WW2, significant events

• Transport

• Women at War

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Application of DT, art, numeracy, literacy, team work, decision making, fact finding, drama and role play.

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Requirements: Access to classrooms, use of school hall.

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WORKSHOPS

Magna Carta Through Song

Suitable for KS1, KS2, KS3

These sessions are inspired by a song writing commission I undertook for Egham Museum, Staines in 2014 celebrating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. These songs are available here as a classroom  learning resource.

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In these lively sessions children will learn about the people and age of Magna Carta featuring live music and the creation of royal portraits inspired by Illuminated Art and tapestry.

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Relevant events:

Human Rights Day 2019 Tuesday 10th December

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National Curriculum links:

• Significant events

• Significant locations i.e Runnymede

• Historical art

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Application of art, fact finding, literacy.

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Requirements: Access to school hall for the day

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Workshops

Stories in Motion

Suitable for KS1, KS2

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Stop motion animation workshops to tell the stories of significant people or events. Children create characters and scenes and the workshops sees them bring them to life. The film is edited afterwards and sent to you.

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National Curriculum links:

• Significant people

• History: Significant events e.g. The Great Fire of London, Battle of Britain, Women's Suffrage

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These animation workshops can focus on absolutely anything, bringing the children's  ideas and stories to life.

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See a film made for Egham Museum by clicking the image below...

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Requirements: Access to a large classroom for the day.

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