{"id":987,"date":"2013-04-17T17:39:45","date_gmt":"2013-04-17T17:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/CurriculumSupport\/?p=987"},"modified":"2013-04-29T14:31:07","modified_gmt":"2013-04-29T14:31:07","slug":"reading-champions-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/CurriculumSupport\/2013\/04\/17\/reading-champions-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Yvonne Manning, Principal Librarian, Curriculum Support Team, Falkirk Council Education Services organised a project with looked after and accommodated young people who worked with storytellers and an animator to create a film.\u00a0The project was funded by Awards for All and\u00a0is an example of very effective partnership work between Education, Social Work,\u00a0Lisa Kapur Forde (Arts Development Officer, Falkirk Community Trust), storytellers – Ruth Kirkpatrick and Claire McNicol, musicians and Wrighteye film makers. The launch of the film took place\u00a0in Falkirk Town Hall on 22\/3\/13. It was a wonderful occasion\u00a0to celebrate the achievements of the young people. The\u00a0storytellers and the young people told the story that they had\u00a0created and then the film was shown. The film shows the group in Meadowbank Library working together on the story, making the characters, shooting the scenes and then viewing the animation of the story. The song that accompanies the story was written and sung by one of the young people. The film can be viewed by clicking this link –\u00a0Tear Drops on the Wings<\/a><\/p>\n

Feedback after the launch was exceptional, here is just a snapshot of what people said:<\/p>\n

\u2018What a fantastic and moving film.\u00a0 The music was wonderful and fitted perfectly with the story and the animation.\u00a0 I was blown away by the whole event and by the talent and ability of the young people.\u00a0 Thank you.\u2019 Chief Governance Officer, Falkirk Council.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018This has by far the best thing that\u2019s happened for me for ages, thanks for sharing your work, talent and experiences.\u00a0 I would be delighted if you would be prepared to show the film and tell the story at the Falkirk Parents and Families Workshop on 9th<\/sup> October 2013.\u00a0 I think you could inspire so many more people there!, Thank you!!\u2019 Co-ordinator, Children\u2019s Services, Falkirk Council.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u2018Incredible! I was unbelievably impressed with the quality of the film.\u00a0 Thank you so much for giving us the chance to see it.\u00a0 You are all brilliant.\u00a0 Well done!!\u2019 Clinical Psychologist.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018Well done all involved.\u00a0 A brilliant team effort.\u00a0 Hope to see your film again soon.\u00a0 Thank you so much!\u2019\u00a0 Child Health Commissioner, N.H.S. Forth Valley.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018Excellent show, the young people have shown how much talent they have.\u00a0 Through this film they have hopefully addressed some issues they have, they worked very well together, social skills proven, feelings revealed etc.\u00a0 Well done to everyone who encouraged and taught, helped make this film.\u00a0 What next for these young people, they need to get to the next stop.\u00a0 BRAVO!!\u2019 A Grandmother<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018…\u00a0 Wow! Wonderful achievement to everyone who participated in the movie.\u00a0 It was a lovely story well written.\u00a0 The film makers were great and the music\u00a0was showstopping! Simply stunning! Wonderful music.\u00a0 To all of you, I wish you every success in the future.\u00a0 Keep working hard; Keep positive: Keep doing good work and Thank You I loved it.\u2019 Councillor, Falkirk Council.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And what next<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

To nominate the film for an Award.<\/p>\n

The young people will tell their story and show the film at a Parent and Families Workshop event in Falkirk Council in October 2013.<\/p>\n

CELCIS (Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland) are very interested in showcasing the film at their annual conference in\u00a0October 2013.<\/p>\n

Education Scotland are very interested in sharing the project as an example of good practice.<\/p>\n

A connection has been established between the Homes and Meadowbank Library. The young people all received a library membership card and borrowed books from the library. The plans\u00a0 to reinforce this connection\u00a0include a trip to the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August; library staff will visit the Homes in advance of the trip\u00a0to read ‘tasters’ from the books by the author(s) with whom the young people will meet.<\/p>\n

At least two of the young people\u00a0have been offered opportunities to further explore\u00a0 their musical interest and talent from the musicians and producer\u00a0involved in the project.<\/p>\n

The young people who were involved in this project wanted it to continue\u00a0\u00a0and other young people are now very keen to be involved in a similiar project. With this in mind, Yvonne Manning, Lisa Kapur Forde\u00a0and Jenny Kane (Leaving Care Service) are looking at other potential funding sources and build on the success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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