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Communications Workshop

A one-day workshop was organised by the Civic Engagement Team for over fifty Year 11 pupils from Belfast Model School for Girls. The workshop was expertly facilitated by Beth Elder (2023/2024 SU President) and co-led by Emma Murphy (2022/23 SU President) and Federica Ferrieri (Civic Engagement Officer). 

The workshop aimed to develop, enhance, and consolidate the speaking skills necessary for the pupils' English Language examinations. The activities were engaging and varied, including alphabet games, silent debates, word chains, exploring the wolf’s perspective in Little Red Riding Hood, and a kinesthetic exercise illustrating our comfort, stretch, and panic zones.

Feedback from the pupils, collected via sticky notes, highlighted their enjoyment of the activities, the importance of listening, openness to new experiences, and a significant boost in their confidence levels.

"It was so fun! 100% believe in myself now."

"I really enjoyed how we learnt new skills without knowing we were learning, in all of the activities."

- Year 11 pupils, Belfast Model School for Girls