Well-known author and storyteller Renita Boyle visited the pupils at Portpatrick this afternoon, as part of the ‘Big DoG Schools Tour’, organised by Wigtown Book Festival. And what an afternoon it was – they were thoroughly entertained!!
Renita instantly captured the pupils’ attention with her interactive songs and stories. Her enthusiasm was contagious and pupils were on their feet and joining in throughout.
They sang ‘The Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly’; joined in with an alternative version of the Three Little Pigs; learned Makaton to accompany the story of the hare; and participated in the retelling of Renita’s own book ‘Honk! Honk! Rattle! Rattle!’
Renita very kindly gave each pupil a signed copy of her book to take home and enjoy.
We had a fantastic afternoon – many thanks to Renita and to Wigtown Book Festival for funding this. We are looking forward to some more fun activities next week as part of our Book Week Scotland celebrations.
