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Patricia,
16th June 2007
Gloucestershire
Brownies
Paul was great. He showed the girls what to do, helped them when having difficulty and generally made it so that the guiders could play host to the rest of the people celebrating our Brownie 50th birthday. Not many of the older ladies joined in and Paul (quite rightly) adopted to focus on the Brownies and getting them to 'perform' to the rest of us, which was great. I'd recommend him and Shooting Stars Circus Skills to anyone. Patricia Leslie.
Nick,
Deputy Headteacher
14th June 2007
Cheshire
School
What a day! The children (and staff!) had a fantastic time. Our instructor was very entertaining and able - we hope to see him again in the future..
Faith,
9th June 2007
Merseyside
Guides
We all loved the day. Hope to book you again sometime in the future!.
Janet,
6th June 2007
Herefordshire
School
Thanks- a brilliant day!.
Sally,
Teacher
5th June 2007
Greater London
School
We all had a great time and are looking forward to your visit in the summer. The parents certainly seemed to enjoy the sessions on Saturday. We had a full page spread in the local paper.\" \n(2004) Karen Holden "The children and staff of Horsenden Primary School enjoyed the circus workshops. The children were highly motivated and enthusiastic. I am sure it is an experience they will always look back on with fond memories. Keep up the great work! See you in October!!.
Sally,
Teacher
5th June 2007
Greater London
School
Children talk about the workshops for weeks afterwards. It is good to see the children (regards of age and ability) enjoying all the activities.\nThe staff looked forward to the workshops as much as the children!.
Eve,
5th June 2007
West Midlands
Guides
Excellent evening! Paul was brilliant with the Guides and they all had a great time and achieved some new skills. We would love to have him back (if he can bear it) to do a bit more - maybe towards the end of the year?\nA Tuesday evening sometime in Dec/ Jan same times would be good - don't know how quickly you get booked up but I guess pretty rapidly so could you let me have some dates which might be possible?.
Manda,
Arts Development Off
2nd June 2007
Worcestershire
Family Event
Circus skills worked brilliantly and attracted families- Who all enjoyed something! Thanks!.
Farrelly,
23rd May 2007
Essex
School
Very good but would have been better if there was another experianced instructor as we have large classes and most staff can not juggle ect..
Vivki,
22nd May 2007
Greater London
School
We invited circus skills to come to our school to spend 50 minutes with each of our year 7 classes, and one session with ten students from all years. it was a fantastic day, all the students were engaged and challenged. The lesson pace was excellent. To really get the most out of the session it is good to have a person there all day to help on a balancing activity. Our school had our ssco there all day helping which freed up the instructor to add another exiting activity. I definatly recommend shooting stars circus skills!.
Caroline,
Teacher
17th May 2007
Kent
School
Everyone has said how much they enjoyed the day and would like to do it again. .
Rita,
Teacher
17th May 2007
Kent
School
Jeb was great - so friendly, expert and the children loved the day - thank you!!!.
Cleo,
12th May 2007
Buckinghamshire
Youth Groups
Fantastic workshop, next time I hope to participate fully. Kids loved it and was a big hit..
Jackie,
12th May 2007
Lincolnshire
Scouts
What a smashing day. 87 children & 9 adults enjoyed a fun packed and friendly day. They're still talking about it. The use of the camera was a great idea. We've copied the CD & passed it around the groups. Many thanks Steve, you're a STAR we will book you again..
Emma,
3rd May 2007
Nottinghamshire
School
Wow! We all has afantastic day, our youngest children are only two years old but they interacted with all the actities. The older pre school children learnt new skills, they can now all spin a plate on a stick!! Cant wait for you to come back next year!!.
Charlotte,
12th April 2007
Greater London
Youth Groups
The workshop captured all our year 10 students interest in a way i had hoped would happen but wasnt certain it would!.
Hannah,
5th April 2007
Worcestershire
Family Event
The workshops were very well and efficiantly organised. the instructor kept good control of the group and maintained structure, even with a very young age group. We had lots of positive feedback from all the children and mothers who enjoyed the full range of activties provided. All in all, two very successful days, very different from each other (one very structured, one very free) but both extremely enjoyable..
Fay,
Theatre Heritage Acc
27th March 2007
West Midlands
Family Event
The workshop leader Worked with us on the day to decide how we should work the drop-in style workshops. It was an outside large public event so it was great to work with someone so flexible who responded to our inparticular needs..
St,
12th March 2007
West Midlands
School
A fabulous experience for all the children. Pauls was very patient and also encouraging with the children and led them through the activity well. The children were all very keen and enjoyed learning new and exciting skills. Follow up work afterwards showed their interest and enthusiasm..
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.