FESTIVAL OVERVIEW : FRIDAY : SATURDAY : SUNDAY
DAY 1 : FRIDAY FUN DAY
A SCHOOL DAY LIKE NO OTHER
Inspiring talks, uplifting performances, creative activities and community workshops, read more about what’s on today below and be sure to download the programme with an overview of the day and technical information on how to be part of it.
10:00 Fun Day Friday Kicks Off With Joseph Cash Primary
An explosive, tech-adventurous start to the day in Coventry at the very fun, creative and forward-thinking Joseph Cash Primary, where Headteacher Helen Nelson and her colleagues and pupils show the world what makes a city great. You’ll enjoy this virtual drop in …
10:40 Cardboard Computers
Tune in to a mini master class with cardboard master and Alan O’Donahue who shows you quickly how to turn micro bit boxes into mega byte mayhem. Get in on the tips and create something big and powerful, like a smartwatch - with cardboard!
11:00 #ArtofRhinoS
Be Inspired to learn on a trip to a rhinoceros enclosure at the beautiful Prince of Wales Primary in Dorset. Get your pencils and paper ready, and draw your own rhino too.
12:00 The Land of imagination
This is just a teaser, so you best checkout the Saturday videos for the real deal! We were so excited to receive the Tyran of Cardboardia, direct from Russia, who talked a bit about his borderless kingdom, which is abundant with creativity. Discover where a whole lot of imagination and a bit of cardboard can take you!
13:00 FIFTY Things To Do
Carpe Diem and live life to the full, because you are only what you’ve done. The kids at Cash Joseph Primary list some of the absolute must dos before moving on to higher learning and the world of grownups. Check these clips out for a jolt of inspiration!
14:00 The Marvelous World of Science
Put on your inquisitive have and rummage around your house for bits and bobs (papers, scissors, kitchen rolls, felt pens …) and get going on some artsy crafty and criminal investigation science experiments and tricks. An engaging hands-on science workshop with Dr Jo Science!
14:30 #ArtofMaths
Live from the birthplace of Fun Day Friday, watch as Headteacher Chris Dyson lead Parklands Primary pupils in a disco ball inspired Times Table Championship! Can you keep up?
14:30 Arise Our Golden Generation
World renowned Professor Stephen Heppell knows a thing or two about the power of creativity and education. He is convinced that kids today have everything required to make spectacular contributions to the world in the years to come. Do checkout the Sunday afternoon stream as he led an inspiring discussion with a host of exciting guests. Discover how you can award yourself a certificate attesting to the fact that nothing is keeping you back, especially not a pandemic!
15:00 A Talent SHOW Like no other
Move over Britain’s Got Talent! This was a big deal, and a huge celebration of the school, pupils, teachers, and parents coming together and sharing a love for the things that inspire them. From yoga guru to football balancer, acrobatic dancers, musical twins and a Freddy Mercury impersonator, Joseph Cash Primary has no shortage of talent bound to change the world.
19:00 FirePit Chat With Chris Sullivan - Ranking Junior
Our favourite impresario Chris Sullivan discusses life, legacy and music with Ranking Junior, the son and torch bearer of two-tone legend Ranking Roger of The Beat. They talk grime, policy and loads more.
19:30 FirePit Chat With Chris Sullivan - Jude Yawson
An intimate conversation with Jude Yawson, the writer and poet who kick-started Penguin Random House's new imprint #Merky Books when he edited and co-wrote Stormzy's 2018 memoir.
20:15 power to the music
A behind the scenes peek at the Pray For Peace music video by recording artist Adam Hedge, who works with Cardinal Newman Catholic School to share the magic and power of a music studio with students there.
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THANKS TO YOU
All of the above has been made possible by emergency grant funding from Arts Council England, The National Lottery, LGfL and Cultural Recovery Fund support from DCMS and HM Treasury for which we are very grateful.
It’s not only enabled us to completely re-engineer our community engagement model but share that knowledge with other organisations to help them do the same.
