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Chris,
Headteacher
5th March 2007
Hampshire
School
Liz Stephens (2002)"It was a great day enjoyed by children and adults alike. The amount of equipment the children could use was fantastic, every child could have a go at something. Excellent!\n(2003) "This was a fantastic week. The children really enjoyed themselves and the educational value was excellent - they produced excellent writing and brilliant pictures. The show at the end of the week was fantastic. The children enjoyed watching and participating so much.\n(2004) "A wonderful week involving all the children. We saw many children achieve things we wouldn't have believed.\"\n(2007) \"The children loved this week, this 'buzz' swept though into the classroom and they completed high levels of work.\"\n\"Children and adults really enjoyed circus skills week. One child made a comment that he wishes he could do circus skills everyday.\"\n\"The children extremely enjoyed circus week and building their skills. The amount and level of work gained from the children was invaluable.\"\n\"Parents feedback has been brilliant.\"\n\"Good opportunity for children to appreciate each other's efforts.\"\n\"The resources for use in class were superb - especially the DVDs which promoted a lot of discussion and led to a wonderful debate as to whether animals should be in a circus or not.\".
Chris,
5th March 2007
Hampshire
School
Thank you very much for a fantastically enjoyable week. All of the children and parents are raving on about it. The week taught them so much; persistance, co-operation, perserverance, personal satisfaction, co-odination, and all in such an enjoyable, fun way. All the children participated fully, including those who are aprehensive about new activities.\n Thank you from all the children and myself!.
Chris,
Head Teacher
5th March 2007
Hampshire
School
\"The children loved this week, this buzz swept through into the classroom and they completed huge levels of work. Great first hand experiance. Thank you!\"\n \"Chidren and adults really enjoyed circus skills week. One child made a comment that he wishes he could do circus skills everyday. The children were amazed at how talented steve was.\"\n \"The children extremely enjoyed circus week and building their circus skills. The amount, and level of work gained from the children was amazing. Thank you!\"\n \"Towards the end of the week we were shown the peacock feathers. but the children werent so interested in knowing that the colourings are to attact a mate, rather, showing off their babancing skills! very funny! Children and teachers throughly enjoyed the week. Thank you!\"\n .
Ellie,
Teacher
2nd March 2007
Buckinghamshire
School
Just wanted to say a big thank you for your circus skills workshop at our school yesterday.
Jebb was fantastic - the demonstration he did amazed all the kids. He worked brilliantly with all of the children and pitched everything at exactly the right level for each age group. All of the teachers were very impressed and the children have not stopped talking about it.
It is exactly what we wanted and I will not hesitate to recommend your services to everyone.
Thanks again.
.
Mandy,
13th February 2007
Herefordshire
Family Event
Very good with lots of equipment at different levels. All ages enjoyed it and responded well..
Janet,
Volunteer Coordinator
25th January 2007
Kent
Youth Groups
This was the first time we have booked Shooting Stars and Jeb was our instructor. He did an amazing job of interacting with our children and encouraging them to have a go on everything. The children kept coming back for more. Even the Mums and Dads were keen to get involved and everyone had so much fun. Thank you for making our party such a success..
Kamal,
Project Co-Ordinator
21st January 2007
Greater London
Youth Groups
Overall the event went well and the performers were busy throughout the day. Maybe if they allocated half an hour for performance display only it would have made my day. Public enjoyed the use of various circus materials and equipment, young and old participated. It was well worth the money for an event of this scale. Thank you..
Sally,
assistant house parent
20th January 2007
Somerset
School
Shooting stars circus, did at work shop for children age 8 to 13. Our children really enjoyed it and talked about how much fun it was for day and day .
Sally,
House mistress
20th January 2007
Somerset
School
EXCELLENT!!!!.
Justin,
18th January 2007
Cheshire
Youth Groups
A really positive experience. Staff were very relaxed and young people focussed. They dealt calmly with large numbers of young people and spent time explaining how the equipment worked. Would definitely recommend to colleagues..
Angus,
Headteacher
16th January 2007
Herefordshire
School
"I am writing to thank you and your assistant for giving our Year 6 children such an enjoyable and valuable educational experience over the past two days. I look forward to working with you next year..
Angela,
rainbow guider and Beaver scout leader
12th December 2006
Oxfordshire
Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts
great evening. all the kids enjoyed it and i was surprised how most of them lasted the full 2 hours and still didnt really want to go home!.
Sue,
Leader
11th November 2006
North Yorkshire
Guides
I have spent the day at the workshop run by your instructors and just wanted to say thank you very much. All the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and all would have continued for hours given the chance including the leaders! The sessions were well run and the children were all well looked after..
Nathan,
26th October 2006
West Midlands
School
Excellent session for the activity week, easily one of the popular and fun sessions.\nJebb was a very good instructor and worked well with the group.\nI would deffinatly use you again and recomend you to others. .
Leanne,
25th October 2006
Herefordshire
Youth Groups
Really enjoyed Paul's entertainment. Held everyones attention both parents and children. Very Professional, really enjoyed his company here at Bridges Nursery. Appropriate interaction with the children. Excellent.
Kate,
26th August 2006
Gloucestershire
Family Event
I think interest levels would have been higher if we had sited the Circus Skills Workshop in a different location, but this was our fault, not Shooting Stars. The children (and adults!) who did take part had a fantastic time so thank you very much..
Sarah,
23rd August 2006
Kent
Family Event
The day was excellent and was enjoyed by both staff and children! The balance of skill learning and free play worked well at maintaining the childrens interest and enthusiasm and gave them a chance to practice their newley learnt skills, giving them confidence. The staff were very friendly and built a rapport with the staff and children. We hope to hold another workshop next year combining the practical skills and crafts such as circus posters and face painting. It was a funfilled day and some of the children now plan to have a career in the circus! We will be planning to order some equipment from 'Shooting Stars' to build on the childrens enthusiasm and hope to see you next year! \nWould deffinatly recomend to other groups, Thanks!!!!.
Lesley,
11th August 2006
Warwickshire
Youth Groups
A very interesting and involving day - I'm just sorry we didn't get more young people along. On reflection, perhaps it would've been better to do it during normal term-time, rather than in the holidays. Thanks for the day..
Paul,
24th July 2006
Greater London
School
Shooting stars circus skills really engaged and entertained the children from nursery to year 6. The activities and resources were appropriate for all age ranges. Circus skills was definatly a highlight of the childrens fun day..
Gill,
11th July 2006
Staffordshire
School
Many Thanks - overseen by another member of staff - generally enjoyed by all..
Chris,
Teacher
10th July 2006
Devon
School
An excellent 2 days with an outstanding performance of skills to end with. Well done and thank you!.
Roderick,
5th July 2006
Buckinghamshire
School
Much appreciated by all. Spot on! A really enjoyable day! Many thanks..
Vicky,
Outreach and access
4th July 2006
North Yorkshire
School
I cannot thank shooting stars enough for their involvement in our summer school. The instructors were excellent at getting our group of students to bond.\nIt was great to see the students faces when they finally 'mastered' juggling and tightrope walking. We even had a budding unicyclist.\nA fantastic day and great value for money!!!.
Wendy,
Teacher
1st July 2006
Norfolk
School
A really genuine guy! - the students really got on well with him.
Jane,
25th June 2006
Worcestershire
Brownies
Absolutely brilliant, well worth the money. Girls absolutely loved it and so did the adults. Was lots of fun and there wasn't a single girl who wasn't engaged in some sort of activity at every available chance. Smiles all round?.
Jean,
23rd June 2006
Hampshire
Family Event
Many thanks for your Workshop yesterday - it was certainly an eye opener for the children - very enjoyable..
Annette,
head of music and creative arts.
21st June 2006
Cheshire
School
A superb experience for all the pupils involved. You were extremely popular and your contribution really contributed to the success of the music festival. We will definitely be in touch next year!\nThanks for everything!\nAnnette..
Jackie,
Music College Administrator and Events Coordinator
21st June 2006
Cheshire
School
Excellent\n.
B,
Head Teacher
17th June 2006
Warwickshire
School
I am writing to thank you for a wonderful fun packed day - the children have enjoyed and learned so much from your workshop and the teachers have learned a thing or two too!.
Jo,
13th June 2006
Surrey
School
Made a great afternoon for the L6 Leadership Day with a good variety of activities. Instructor was excellent..
Julie,
10th June 2006
Buckinghamshire
Youth Groups
Hi Steve\nJust wanted to say that Jebb was fantastic! He was so good with the kids, and they absolutely loved him. They want him to come every time - and we do too! Our group sometimes don't engage well with visitors - they are very critical and hard to please, but Jebb had no problems and they all engaged really nicely. The workshop was fantastic they all got the chance to try different things and then they were given freetime to concentrate on whichever particular skill they wanted to practise. Jebb made sure that they all had help if they needed it and he made sure that they were pointed out when they achieved something and he let them do a showcase at the end.\nWe have had many visitors to the group doing various things and I can honestly say that he has been the most natural with the kids out of all of them. His passion for what he does was infectious and he made them all love it too.\nThanks so much and we will definitely want to see Jebb again. Is it too early to book Jebb for the Family BBQ next year? It will be on Saturday 9th June - in the afternoon, but I would have to confirm the times later, early next year. \nThanks also for being understanding about the payment.\nRegards\nJulie\n.
Kathy,
Activity organiser for Young Carers
10th June 2006
Buckinghamshire
Youth Groups
Fantastic, with grateful thanks From all the young Carers.
L,
Treasurer of FOBS
7th June 2006
Herefordshire
School
All the children had a wonderful time including my two daughters.
Gareth,
Head of Education
5th June 2006
Oxfordshire
SEN
Excellent! A very positive 'spirit' was developed by the group. Boys willing to have a go, fail, then keep going until they succeeded. Very enjoyable and positive..
Mike,
Teacher
1st June 2006
Staffordshire
School
The day was excellent from start to finish. The children really enjoyed the experience and talked about it for many days afterwards. Each child, from reception to year 6 showed a keen intrest and remained on task for the whole workshop. The school will certanly be using shooting stars circus skills in the future.
Lee,
Leisure Officer
11th May 2006
Cheshire
Leisure Centre
Many thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable workshop that was enjoyed by all the children and staff. The teaching and variety of circus skills was excellent, and kept the children entertained. The Leisure Centre would definitely consider booking again..
James,
10th May 2006
Oxfordshire
School
An exciting week, well managed and stimulating. A tangible build up of enthusiasm with staff - seeing them creeping into the hall at the end of the day to have a go at juggling or diabolo.\nThe Big Top event was great and really finished the week off well..
Margaret,
20th March 2006
Greater London
School
Our Chidren found the workshop challenging and fun. It helped provide a stimulus for future work.\nOur only complaint was that is wasn't long enough!.
Paula,
6th March 2006
Derbyshire
School
A fantastic 2 days which we look forward to repeating in the future. Equipment was colourful and exciting. We would recommend you to other colleagues. We would make sure we had plenty of helpers so the children had the maximum enjoyment. A big thank you..
Theresa,
27th February 2006
Derbyshire
School
This was a thoroughly enjoyable day in which the children were able to develop their fine and gross motor skills and ability to concentrate. Every child was able to take part. Very worthwhile..
Sharon,
25th February 2006
Gloucestershire
School
I just wanted to say thank you for helping me to host a fantastic circus skills workshop. Your son Paul, our instructor, was BRILLIANT - very patient, kind, skilled and even had a sense of humour too (very important with some of the little treasures he was teaching!)\nPlease pass on my thanks again to him. I will definitely be trying to secure some more funding for the current group I teach ready for another workshop in the Autumn. The children all had a brilliant time and many left with significant skills they had begun only that day..
Sharon,
25th February 2006
Gloucestershire
School
Thank you for providing hours of fun. Your instructor was extremely patient and worked alongside the pupils at their pace. Many children had the chance to try out and develop skills they'd only seen from the comfort of their chair. The parents thoroughly enjoyed the performance - it was especially lovely to those children achieve sucess who often don't for a variety of reasons..
Ros,
10th February 2006
Berkshire
School
The parents enjoyed watching their children preform in the 'Big Top' show and we are delighted by how much the childrens skills have built upon each year and practised in the playground!\nThe children have enjoyed their workshop sessions, the range of design technology and science activities and the opportunity to write in different styles for a range of audiences.\nThe excitement of Circus week and the quality of work generated across all areas of the curriculum was inspiring and all thanks to Shooting Stars. We also want to thank you for the loan of equipment, ICT software and Big Top Tents for reception and class one.\nThank you also for donating the money raised by the two after school workshops back to us to enable us to restock our circus equipment and buy some exciting new pieces..
Jane,
11th January 2006
West Midlands
School
Dear Steve,\nFollowing the good fun at your training course I've now done my first lunchtime session with 6 Year 2s - WOW they were just as excited and giggly as i was, after the session they ran across the playground to immediatly tell all their friends what they'd been doing (feather balancing) and are really enthusiastic for next weeks session, can we come tomorrow they asked! \nFantastic.\nI've given the Head dates of your availability so will get in touch as soon as she comes back to me.\nThe children were just so enthused about the whole thing i just had to let you know.\nNo doubt you get this good buzz often.\nI will contact you soon, \nJane Cradock.\n.
Emma,
21st December 2005
Worcestershire
School
Third visit from you, new experiences eg: Flower Sticks, very positive response from all children..
Emma,
17th December 2005
Staffordshire
School
Thank you so much. Paul was fabulous with our pupils and the whole day was everything I hoped for and more. The pupils were thrilled with everything and they went home buzzing!\nOur A&T do-ordinater was very impressed and has agreed to at least two more days next year so i'll be in touch after the christmas break.\nI'd also like to buy some circus equipment so we can practice after school.\nThank you once again and a Merry Christmas to all of you..
Emma,
17th December 2005
Staffordshire
School
Excellent H & S talk at start and during workshop. Interest levels were 'Sky High!' All the pupils were thrilled with the day. Thanks to Paul's encouragement the more able began to tutor the more unsure pupils. Many of the pupils were amazed at the rate their skills developed, skills they didn't know they had. Their confidence has grown as a direct result of the day and there is now a waiting list for the next time you visit. I've even purchased a box of equipment from you so we can continue to practice while we wait to book the next one. I'm trying to convince other departments to contact you about the 'subject specific' classes you're developing..
Steve,
5th December 2005
Greater London
School
Great value day for the whole school, kids are still talking about it and we have now introduced it into our PE curriculum..
Theresa,
3rd December 2005
Wiltshire
Corporate
Trainer was confronted with higher number of children than expected and a very diverse age range but managed to entertain and control the group in a very professional way.\nWe were all extremely pleased and feedback from parents has been very good..
Judy,
24th November 2005
Oxfordshire
Youth Groups
The children at the club thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, we bought some of the spinning plates and they are continuing to practice.\nLots of children said that it was the \"best youth club session\" so far and can't wait for the next visit!\nThank you.