Sir Andrew Motion rounds off Creative Arts Week - 29/1/10

Published: 29 January, 2010

Plymouth College's inaugural Creative Arts Week could not have had a more fitting finale than an evening with Sir Andrew Motion.  In front of a packed audience, the former Poet Laureate read some of his work, answered questions and finished the evening with book-signing.  Earlier in the day he had hosted a series of poetry-writing workshops as well as being the subject of a press conference conducted by a group of sixth form 'journalists'.

Involving the whole school with two days pack full of activities, workshops included a variety of dance such as rock 'n' roll, Hindu and street; mask, prop and lantern making; meccano sculpture, block printing and Chinese brush artwork; journalism, photography and film-making to name just a few.  Pupils also had the opportunity to visit an inflatable planetarium and there were lectures on sustainability and perfumes.

"I have been delighted to see the real sense of enjoyment and enthusiasm that has been generated amongst our pupils during Creative Arts Week", said Headmaster, Dr Simon Wormleighton.  "With so many activities to try, I sincerely hope that many will have discovered a passion for something completely new as a result of taking part."