Charlie worked with both our year six classes for a number of weeks and provided them with a stimulating, enjoyable and creative experience! His easy, friendly style and skilful manner ensured that the children responded well and produced a range of poetry which was excellent. We’re looking forward to him working with us again this year!

Tom Stewart, Principal, Stranmillis Primary School, Belfast.

Charlie,

The children enjoyed your workshops, had a lot of fun, laughed a lot, and presented poetry which I never thought they were capable of. Many thanks,

John Mc Caffrey, Poetry in Motion Coordinator, St. Mary’s Primary School, Belfast.

Charlie’s poetry sessions with my P6/7 class were fun, entertaining, enjoyable and interactive.

Alison Oliver, P6/7 teacher, Springfield Primary School, Belfast.

The poetry workshop encouraged the children to think about language and not to be afraid of poetry. It assisted their confidence to write. It was good and would encourage me to teach more poetry in the classroom.

Jayne Jackson. Year 9. The Royal School, Dungannon.

They (the children) were interested throughout and keen to participate. The experience was lively, dynamic and entertaining; and produced some very good work from the pupils.

J. Graham, Year 9. The Royal School, Dungannon.

In answer to the question, "Did the poetry workshops meet your aims and objectives?" - Absolutely-This particular Year 8 group were quite nervous about composing their own poems. This session has certainly helped break down some of these barriers.

"Did the students have the pportunity to participate and discuss their ideas?" - Mr. graham encouraged participation from willing students on a number of occasions-both orally and via their own contributions and creative input.

Poems were both accessible and relevent to this age group. They can certainly be applied to the classroom in the future.

Suzanne Devlin, Year 8. St. Joseph's Grammar School, Dnaghmore, Co. Tyrone. (National Poetry Week 2008).

Very enjoyable! Great involvement and participation.

Mary Canavan, Year 9. St Joseph's College, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone.

Loved the stimulating workshop prior to the writing session. Good idea to clect ideas independently and write notes. Loved the interactive experiences of the workshp.

Geraldine Branagan, year 9. St Joseph's Boy's High School, Co Tyrone.

They (the pupils) were genuinely enthused by Charlie's stories and I think would have loved to have written their poems there and then.

The wrkshops met our aims and ojectives and the pupils had the opportunity to participate and discuss their ideas.

Michelle Jordan, Year 9. St Patrick's Academy, Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

Excellent! A very enjoyable morning. Excelent!

P. Mc Evoy, Year 7. St Francis P. S. keady, Co. Armagh.

Yes. It got the pupils interested in poetry. They got the chance to write their own ideas down and discuss them. I enjoyed listening to Charlie Graham and his poetry.

J. Campbell, Year 5. St Jarlath's P.S. Blackwatertown, Co Armagh.

They really enjoyed discussing their ideas and wrote with ease.

Jane Johnston, Year 7. Hamiltonsbawn P.S. Co. Armagh.

These recent series of workshops were really enjoyable and beneficial for the Primary 5 children. They had great opportunities to participate. They were so excited when Charlie came into school. They are writing their own poems now - all the time! A great insight into different types of poetry. Really worthwhile!!

Clare Dolan Year 5. Stranmillis P.S. Belfast.

The children were enthused and excited and wre given guidance as to how they could formulate their own ideas into poems. He (CG) broke the writing process down into manageable steps for the children. The children's ideas were valued and their efforts were praised.

Audrey Turley, Year 6 Bridge Integrated Primary School, Banbridge, Co. Down.

And from her pupils - Poems which Mr. Graham read were funny;(Rachael). Mr G. gave e ideas to help me write poems; (Luke). It made writing poems easier; (Samantha). Mr graham was clear so I know how to do it; (Niambh). He made it easier by doing it step by step; (Tara).Thanks kids! CG.

The poetry workshops encouraged the children to be creative and delve into their own imaginations. Every child was able to participate at their own level, and the focus of fun whilst learning was evident within each activity. A great experience!

Steven Savage, Year 4. Cairnshill Primary School, Belfast.

Charlie Graham is an excellent facilitator. He is brilliant with the children and the children are fully engaged in all his lessons.

Mary Shortt, Year 7. Glenwood primary School, Belfast.