On Tuesday 9th July, we invited our local poet Giovanni Esposito aka ‘Spoz’ to perform and create some spoken word poetry with our year 7, 8 and 10s.
Each year group is currently studying poetry in English. As part of our endeavours to provide enriching experiences for all pupils, we wanted our boys to experience poetry beyond the curriculum.
Each year group listened to him perform and were invited to create some of their own raps. Considering rhyme and vocabulary in a different mode allowed them to extend their learning beyond the classroom in an interactive and fun way.A selection of our Reading Ambassadors and pupils who have read two or more of our recommended 16 by 16 books were invited a reward workshop with Spoz to hone their skills further. The best performances received a signed copy of the poet’s book.
Year 9
On Monday 8th July, we invited local poet, Giovanni Esposito, aka ‘Spoz’ to run a day long ‘poetry Slam in our main hall.
Year 9 are currently studying poetry in English. As part of our endeavours to provide enriching experiences for all pupils, we wanted our boys to experience poetry beyond the classroom.Pupils were treated to a performance from the former Birmingham City Football Club Poet Laureate ahead of creating some of their own raps. Working in groups, pupils wrote and performed a number of ‘slams’, there was some fierce competition. All winners received a signed copy of one of the poet’s books.
