Quotes
"Sonic Postcards was very much how I believe education should be. Hands on and fun."
Beverly Oliver - William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School, Lincolnshire
“I liked it very much. It tested my mind and it woke me up!”
Pupil from Crossland Moor Junior School, Huddersfield
"Since the Governments drive for excellence and enjoyment is high on the agenda, I think this fits in quite nicely. It also provided some lovely, creative cross-curricular links with Geography, ICT, Art and music."
Kate Mitchelmore - Year 3/4, South Trelawny Primary School in Plymouth
"Amazing, fantastic and mind blowing!"
Pupil from Great Barr Secondary School, Birmingham
"Something educational shouldn’t be so much fun. I’ve never seen the kids so involved. This project really gives a taste to our students of how ICT is used in the world outside of school."
James Squire, IT System Manager, Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School, Lincolnshire
"It is interesting that the class won the award for best attendance for the past four weeks, which the class teacher believes is linked to the fact that they were involved in the Sonic Postcards project."
Fiona MacTaggart, MP for Slough and Parliamentary Under Secretary for Race Equality, Community Policy, and Civil Renewal, who visited Foxborough Junior School in Slough
"It was excellent to see the local environment being valued and appreciated… The local environment is fantastic and with technology know-how, anything is possible."
Teacher, Fraserburgh North School, Aberdeenshire
"I am aware of quieter, more unusual sounds especially natural ones. I think I have learnt to listen more closely to sounds around me."
Pupil, Ashcott Primary School, Somerset
“The project was an opportunity to do something very different to the usual curriculum. It has made a huge impact on the motivations of one pupil in particular.”
Sue Bell – Year 5 class teacher from Crossland Moor Junior School, Huddersfield
"I learned that many of our pupils have hidden talents and felt there was some real successes which built their self esteem to a higher level than previously."
Barry Ryan – ICT and DT Year 7 Teacher, Moatbridge School, Eltham, London
"I have extremely high expectations and have been continually amazed throughout the week. I would highly recommend this project and feel privileged to have taken part. Brilliant!!"
Teacher, Dartington C of E Primary School, Devon
"I think the skills I have learned I will continue to use for the rest of my life. Thank you!"
Pupil from Priory School, Lewes, East Sussex
"One boy produced one of his best pieces of writing all year. An excellent project and idea led by an excellent team."
John Hippkiss - Year 3/4, St Erth Primary School, Hayle in Cornwall
"This project has been brilliant in raising boys motivation and aspirations towards literacy."
Jo Peacock - English Teacher, Graham School, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
