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, Teacher

An excellent day which the children really enjoyed. Lots of fun, lots of learning and lots of laughter - thank you!- Mrs J Wood, Headteacher

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, Headteacher

The introductory assembly was entertaining and really got the children excited about what was to come during the rest of the day.
The equipment and activities were age appropriate and kept the children interested.
An enjoyable and practical day. - Angela Harrod, Teacher

What a fantantastic day for all . Could not have been better
Thank you !!- Jill Baker, Headteacher

Winston was a wonderful instructor, he was great with the children and kept everyone fully entertained.
We had a brilliant afternoon.- Lucy Alston, Teacher

All the children were engaged and enjoyed the day so much. More importantly, they all took different skills and tricks away with them that will stay with them forever.- Alex Steadman, Teacher

The children have thoroughly enjoyed the Circus Skills Club and it has been so good for their confidence. Parents and teachers were wowed by their performance in the show. Just wish every child could take part!- Pat Missett, Teacher

Our whole CHALLENGE DAY was enhanced through the activities provided by Winston our visiting performer!
His attitude with children, staff and supporting parents was outstanding.He was most complimentary about our school and the behaviour of the children and without reservation would visit again!
THANK YOU!
P.S. From the initial inquiry to the phone calls and e-mail exchanges the service has been excellent.- ANN HUDSON, Teacher

Both children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was the perfect launch for our circus topic.- Katie Walden, Teacher

Winston was excellent. He was funny, engaged the students, and kept just the right balance between discipine and tolerance.
The students had a really good experience and welcomed being challenged to operate outside their comfort zone.
Thank you.....- Gill Harrison, G&T/Aimhigher Organiser

Excellent! Booked again for Jan 2011- Garry Clarke, Gifted & Talented coordinator

A briliant day. The children and the staff loved it!- Helen Jameson, Headteacher

Thank you very much, Russ was excellent. Everyone was very impressed with his attitude, knowledge, teaching skills and friendliness. He was a superstar and we would welcome him into our school anytime. The children were thrilled with the workshops and all the staff were very, very pleased with the overall experience. Thank you very much.- Liz Ainsworth, Teacher

The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshops. Very good value for money.- Diane Lassu, Business Manager

Just a quick note to say thank you for a fantastic day. Winston has been a star. Very calm and professional with the children and has really got the best out of them. They have not been able to stop talking about him and say that it was the best part of the week.- Jane Ashworth

Shooting stars circus provided an excellent opportunity for all children to achieve something, regardless of ability. The children were on task throughout the workshop and great fun was had by all.... including all the staff! Many thanks!- Jan Riley, Teacher

suited well to the younger age range that had the session ages 10-12- amy fearnside, boarding activities coordinator

An excellent end to the term all year 7 students thoroughly enjoyed the day and learned new skills.- Jude Underwood, Assisstant Headteacher

Prompt, friendly instructor. Workshop fun and varied.- Kirsty Taylor, Key Stage 4 Project Officer

The week was great fun for all of the children and adults at the school. Dean, the instructor, worked hard to teach everyone new and exciting skills. An unforgettable experience. Thank you!- Jo Rowell, Head of Year

"A wonderful workshop, the children all enjoyed working together using the equipment and they all remained engaged."
"The children were all incredibly proud of their new skills and enjoyed showing them off at the end of the day! It was also good to see an expert in action! It was really good fun, thank you".- Sara Cooper

It's been fantastic - Thank you. You'll certainly be hearing from us again!- Abi Monteith, Summer School Co-ord

Excellent!!!!!! Leanne is an excellent employee of your company- Sheila Audsley, Headteacher

An excellent day. Thanks Leanne!- Sheila Audsley

A sucessful three days in school, children learnt new skills and enjoyed doing something different!- Pam Allen, Headteacher

The workshop for parents was great fun. The looks of concentration on peoples faces are something I will remember for a long time. If you log onto the summer school blog all the students have written a log about the day.
The whole day had been carefully planned and everyone involved really enjoyed it. It gave the students chances to show off talents they never knew they had.
We intend to book you for next years summer school.
Thank you for a wonderful day.- Ruth Ward

An extreamly rewarding and enjoyable day! Feedback freom students and parents was excellent! The intention is to book again for next years summer school.
The workshop for parents afterwards was brilliant - it was great to see so much concentration on peoples faces!- Ruth Ward

Excellent- Jude Hatfield

A stunning addition to our sports week.
From foundation to year 6 the intrest and enjoyment levels couldn't of been better - (maybe i should say foundation to adult!)
As PE co-ordinator it was a wonderful way to observe the cordination and physical development of each year group.
Stunning!!
The presenter was superb!- Mrs Wanda Curry, Teacher

Students enjoyed experience and we would not hesitate to book Circus Skills again.- Joseph Atkinson, Summer School Assistant

The activities were excellent + Andy was fantastic! He interacted with all the participants who seemed to realy value his input. The workshops gave our students the chance to try something they have never tried before & will hopefully broadend their horizons. The tightrope seemed to go down particulary well! Please pass on our thanks to Andy who worked so hard with what could be seen as a 'difficult' group of students. - Rob, Sarah and Amanda., Summer School Team

Great! the junior children were enthralled by the activities.- Claire Martin

“Over the past 18 months, Pindar School has worked closely with Shooting Stars, the Circus Skills training group. In October 2003 a group of students who were at risk of exclusion, or seemed to be emotionally vunerable, were identified by staff at the school. This group had a weeks intensive circus skills training with Shooting Stars. Over the past year, the group have performed both within the school, within feeder primary schools, local special schools and at a whole range of public functions from fetes to carnivals with hugh success. All of the group have benefited and no student has been excluded and the attendance of the group as a whole has improved. The school is now using Shooting Stars as part of their transition programme for year 7’s and with groups of vunerable children on an on-going basis. The circus skills work has had a significant impact on the ethos and culture of the school and has been an important strategy in raising achievement, self-esteem and improving positive behaviour. Pindar School can now claim to be truly inclusive.”- Hugh Bellamy, Headteacher