Pupils at Highfield Ely Academy were thrilled to receive several celebrity responses, including one from Her Majesty The Queen, after sending out letters with an invitation to ‘have an adventure with Flat Stanley’ – the character from the popular children’s book series.
Nadine Long, a class teacher at Highfield Ely Academy, set her pupils the task of making a list of all the famous people they wanted to write to.
Pupils then posted the letters out to family, friends, and celebrities across the world alongside a picture of Flat Stanley, inviting them to have an adventure with the character.
Incredibly, the school, which is one of Cambridgeshire’s Area Special Schools and part of The Active Learning Trust, heard back from Dame Judy Dench, Jeremy Clarkson and Windsor Castle – which was signed off on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen by Susan Rhodes, the Queen’s Lady-in-Waiting.
Adam Daw, Head of School at Highfield Academy, said: “The responses we have received so far have been fantastic. It’s been so exciting for our pupils to experience and has taught them great life skills, particularly around the personal touch and value of writing a letter to someone.
“Letter writing is a big part of our literacy curriculum at Highfield Ely Academy, so it’s great to see our pupils being taught this topic in a fun and engaging way. Thank you to our staff for thinking of such a brilliant initiative and for bringing creativity into the classroom.”
Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop also kept Flat Stanley for more adventures and took pictures of him whilst filming the popular TV series – ‘Clarkson’s Farm’.
Inspired by Diddly Squat Farm, Highfield Ely Academy is creating its own space for animals through its very own farm on-site. The school is expected to house a range of farm animals such as chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits and goats for pupils and the local community to enjoy – and is due to officially open later in the year.
Pupils have also created their own display board and map in the classroom to showcase all the people they mailed Flat Stanley out to.
Taylor said: “We liked writing the letters and going to the Post Office to post them.”
Lewis said: “The most exciting bit was when the letters came back.”
Aaron said: “I like Flat Stanley and sending people letters.”
For more information about Highfield Ely Academy, please visit: www.highfieldschoolely.co.uk/
Press release from Highfield Ely Academy
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