Circus Skills Workshop - Shooting Stars

Intergrating Circus Skills with the Curriculum

Fun & Creative

Facilitates personal development

Recent research has proven the benefits of circus skills in Educational Programmes. It has been successfully used as an educational tool, and has been used therapeutically with children at risk.

Circus skills can enable pupils to discover within themselves the skills which can provide all kinds of creative solutions. Skills such as concentration, retention, conceptual understanding and self-awareness, which can be transferred to a social setting and applied to more conventional learning situations in the core subjects.

Over the last nineteen years, we have taken our 'Circus Skills Workshops' to schools, leisure centres, youth groups, play schemes, colleges, carnivals, fetes, and special promotions around the country. The workshop consists of a circus instructor and circus equipment.

What are the benefits of children learning outside of the classroom:

Cross curricular education
Instills enthusiasm to continue learning
Reinforces positive learning
Creative thinking
Unlimited possibilities & opportunities
Self Confidence
Social & Personal Development
Kinaesthetic Learning
Inclusive physical education
Learning to learn
Language skills
Self-esteem and self-awareness


	Pupils recall the 'Circus Week' with great pleasure. They learnt different skills, which boosted their confidence and self-esteem. The curriculum is extremely well enriched through the very wide range of clubs, visits, visitors and events, which further widen children's horizons and contribute to their personal and social development. Stamshaw Infant School Mrs J Cooper Headteacher

Circus Themed Week Show

Click here to see the circus performance.

Click here to see the circus show photos.

Blue Peter Appearance

We had the pleasure of teaching Andy Akinwolere, from Blue Peter, how to ride a unicycle. We had such a fun time and he was a good pupil!

It was broadcast on 15/01/2008, but if you missed it then you can see it again here.

Sneak previews of latest reviews entered: -
Yardley Wood Community Primary School Visited on: 04th January 2012 Yardley Wood 0121 6752456
Circus Skills Workshops
We booked the circus skills workshop for three days to help develop learning skills with the children. The staff and children thourghly enjoyed themselves and it was great to see the progress childrne made in the activities over the three days! - Katie Palmer More reviews from Teachers >>
Brownies (1st Ampfield) Visited on: 18th January 2012 Ampfield, Romsey 07825 082786
Circus Performer Badge
Thank you for a fantastic workshop for our Brownies - I was so impressed with the skills you taught them that enabled them to access the equipment well and safely. You set your expectations from the beginning which meant the children listened to your clear instructions and got so much out of the session and so did the adults!. I am looking forward to sharing your details with my Head tomorrow so see what we can do at School! Many thanks, Lizzie - Lizzie Barratt More reviews from Youth Groups >>
Evie Derbtshire Visited on: 14th January 2012 Inkberrow 07990 977810
Birthday Party
Excellent party - held the childrens attention very well. Thankyou. - D Derbyshire More reviews from Youth Groups >>
Old Park Primary School Visited on: 12th January 2012 Telford 01952 387250
Creative Arts Week
Both children and adults throughly enjoyed the whole experience. Would highly recommend shooting Stars Circus to anyone interested in learning new skills and having lots of fun! - Amy Voros More reviews from Teachers >>
Mexborough School Specialist Science College Visited on: 06th January 2012 Mexborough 01709 585858
Transition event
The children ranged in age from 10 years to 13 years old and in ability from NC L2 to L6 and yet there was something for everyone to enjoy. Well done. - Gail Taylor More reviews from Teachers >>
Templefield Lower School Visited on: 06th January 2012 Flitwick 01525 713625
Circus Skills Fun Day
Overall, we had a jolly good time!! - Amanda Rowe More reviews from Teachers >>
Little London Community Primary School Visited on: 30th November 2011 Leeds 0113 2442457
Circus Skills Workshops
An excellent day which the children really enjoyed. Lots of fun, lots of learning and lots of laughter - thank you! - Mrs J Wood More reviews from Teachers >>
Ashbrow Junior School Visited on: 12th December 2011 Huddersfield 01484 223965
Christmas Party
We had booked the Circus Skills as part of our Christmas party activities. As we had never tried your workshops before, we were a little apprehensive as our children would certainly be excitable. However we need not have worried. Winston was superb. His instructions and expectations were clear. His humourous commentary was appropriate for the age group. The activities were differentiated and every group was approached with freshness and enthusiasm. The children unanimously agreed that this years party was the best ever. As for staff, we would like to acknowledge that this was a well managed experience from the initial contact to the end of the last workshop. Well done to you all. - Dora Plant More reviews from Teachers >>
Beech Street Primary School Visited on: 30th November 1999 Eccles 0161 789 1553
Circus Skills Fun day
I just wanted to say what a fantastic circus day we had on Friday 9th December. The children loved Stuart who was very entertaining and patient. The whole day was a great success and we look forward to working with you again sometime in the future. - Kate Orr More reviews from Teachers >>