Richard Wilson

Part of my passion is to get pupils, especially boys, engaged in writing. The best way is to offer them some form of positive engagement. To this end I have tried really hard to provide the pupils with opportunities outwith their norm. Major successes have been in interviewing Franz Ferdinand frontman, Alex Kapranos and Scotland frontman Jack McConnell. Both interviews can be downloaded from the school web-site for your pleasure. The value of this for scripting, discussing, talking and listening cannot be underestimated. I have secured another coup for East Linton by getting Ann Widdicombe to agree to a question and answer session with my P5 pupils. The pupil questions will be posted on my collaborative writing project where you or your class can suggest questions we may ask Ann on your behalf. The complete podcast will be available on the school web-site. This will take place after the Christmas/New Year holidays. As a learning opportunity it is absolutely fabulous. Contact us at East Linton if you want to collaborate on this exciting opportunity. We’re waiting………….. the Dalek or David Tennant is next on our hit list.