Family Focus Spring Evaluation 2014
Monday 10th February - Thursday 13 February & Thursday 27 February 2014
Learning Outcomes
The workshops are linked to CNS Performing Arts and Science Specialism
The aim to encourage families to take part in activities together, have fun and be inspired to learn something
new
A chance to come into CNS, meet staff and see facilities. A good opportunity for parents and
children to visit CNS on an informal basis, whilst taking part and working together.
Short Description of Workshops
Dance: Work with Head of Dance Ali Homer to create dance scenes based on films and cinema.
Music Keyboard: Work with Deputy Headteacher & Music Teacher Nigel Sellars to learn to play music on the
keyboard.
No Fear Shakespeare: Work with English Department teachers Richard Long and Clare Summers to experience
Shakespeare without fear and look at some of the more popular Shakespearian characters and stories.
Trampoline Taster: Work with CNS Trampoline Coach Gabi to learn trampolining skills with your child.
Family First Aid: Work with St John First Aid trainer Nick Lambert to learn how to carry out resuscitation,
choking, severe bleeding and an unconscious casualty.
Astronomy: Work with Jason conduct, Mike Bagshaw and Simon Ockleston from CNS Science Department and
members of Chipping Norton Amateur Astronomy Group to find out about the night sky, the Earth, the
universe, stars, planets and moons. Explore the basics of astronomy and use telescopes.
School
Chad
Charlbury
St
Marys
Holy
Trinity
Enstone
Great
Rollright
Great
Tew
Hook
Norton
Kingham
Middle
Barton
Families
1
2
8
20
11
22
17
32
2
6
15
28
0
0
7
17
5
10
8
12
workshop
Attendances
CNS
Other
Total
9 5 96
28 11 188
Did you enjoy the Family Focus
Workshops?
Were you made to feel welcome Do you feel inspired by this activity,
today?
and has it encouraged you to take
part in other family activities?
Yes 95
OK 2
No -
Yes 88
Ok 9
No -
Yes
Ok
No
94
3
-
What was your favourite part of the workshop? Comments from evaluation forms:
Learning how to create dance scenes – I got better at Dance. Having fun with Mummy.
Hands on, and made me want to play more music. Trying percussion instruments
I loved today, and really loved the tucks, pikes and bottoms! Jumping and learning the safe moves.
Good overall activity and a good teacher
A great way to be introduced to Shakespeare’s plays with audience participation and a lot of fun.
Writing our own play. The teacher included everyone. Why can’t my English lesson be like this?
The CPR and feeling more confident now to use the skills I have learnt.
Learning about the universe,
What went well: Nice and simple – not intimidating, well-paced, teacher was lovely; a great way to
encourage team/collaborative skills, the session was tailored to suit all abilities, All of it. Having the
opportunity to learn about astronomy etc. Being able to see if the new Science classrooms at CNS. Great
teachers who are so enthusiastic. Thank you.
Even better if: We could do it again. More time, more songs…., It was longer. I was 10 years younger!