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Testimonials
Staff Testimonials
"[The] staff have been a pleasure to work with. They have been happy to involve us when delivering activities and have been popular with our students. A number of young people have discovered a new found enthusiasm and talent for art. Others have improved their social skills and ability to work collaboratively. "
Helen Purves, SENCO, Malet Lambert School, Hull.
"In June 2006, a group of year 9 pupils from Endeavour High School were selected to participate in a Drama Course, organised by Creative Connexions. The course was based at Hessle Road Network.
Throughout the 12 weeks, pupils were accompanied by a member of staff from Endeavour High School.
The feedback I received was consistently good with respect to the quality of the course content and the learning experience delivered to the pupils.
The pupils responded positively to the range of activities offered and engaged with personnel from Creative Connexions. They benefited greatly from being given the opportunity to contribute and participate in a public performance at the end of the 12 week course. The group performed confidently and it was evident that the social interaction between the group was supportive.
Four members of the group are currently studying for a BTEC in Drama.
The music course delivered to a group of Year 9 and 11 pupils in November and December 2006 was an equally successful and worthwhile project.
All pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the mornings spent at Kingston Youth Centre. It was evident that the group developed greater confidence and felt comfortable challenging their individual skills and abilities, together with exploring and experimenting with new and exciting ideas. The project provided the pupils with an opportunity to learn in a new environment and to benefit from establishing relationships with the course leaders.
It would be my hope that some of the young people will feel motivated to pursue and develop their individual interests in Music and/or Drama."
Jayne Harris, Endeavour High School, Hull.
"What a wonderful workshop. We have now worked with the team from Creative Connexions twice and both times it has been very successful."
Ruth Comerford, Inclusion Manager, Frederick Gough School, Scunthorpe.
"Ben has behavioural difficulties but these were not at all apparent in the drama sessions where he was keen to take on extra responsibilities."
Helen Purves, SENCO, Malet Lambert School, Hull
"Creative Connexions are extremely professional & personable and, even with short notice, the work was delivered on time"
Megan Price, YOF Co-ordinator, East Riding Youth Service
Young People's Testimonials
"I got to work with people I haven't worked with before."
Sasha, Malet Lambert, Hull (Art course).
"It is excellent."
Ian, Baysgarth School, Barton Upon Humber (Art course).
"It's the best thing I have done in school & I would like to do it again. "
Rachael, High Ridge School, Scunthorpe (Drama course).
"When I first started I was quite shy and would not lead a game or stand and act. But now I will all thanks to Kerry."
Denise, Scunthorpe (Age 15, Drama course).
"Now I have completed the course I have become more confident and had a lot of fun. It's going to be boring now Kerry is going."
Rachel, Scunthorpe (Age 15, Drama course).
"It helps you build up the confidence and work with others ", they [the tutors] were more like a friend."
Katie, Frederick Gough School, Scunthorpe (Drama course).
"It was good and I enjoyed it."
Stephen, Endeavour School, Hull (Music course).
"I started off playing guitar and learning to play the drums, and studied music theory as well. It's the best thing that's happened in my life - it's changed it completely. It showed me what I wanted to do in life, because I was just working in hopeless jobs and I had no idea what I wanted to do. Now I can actually see a career and I’m at college studying music. I wouldn't have been able to do it without the course. It also really brought out my confidence because I was quite a shy person before."
Stacey, Scunthorpe (16-18 Music course).
"I have learned and also enjoyed how to work with others...and I learned more about beats and rhythms."
Luke, Endeavour School, Hull (Music course).
"(I enjoyed)…working with the DJ in a group and also using all the percussion."
Ben, Endeavour School, Hull (Music course).
"I have been interested in doing things I haven’t done before, like playing the guitar and using my voice for a sample."
Kathleen, Grimsby (Music course).
"I have achieved to play lots of different instruments….(and) team building."
Carl, Grimsby (Music course).