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Putting Down Our Pens and Speaking Up – Spoken Language in The Spotlight For Year 7 Students At Hod
25/11/2021

On 24th November 2021, Year 7 students at Hodgson put down their pens to take part in No Pens Day Wednesday: a national speaking and listening event organised by children’s communication charity: ‘I CAN’.



Hodgson has successfully organised a day for over 200 pupils where all learning took place through speaking and listening, rather than writing.

Miss MacLeod, Coordinator of Communication Studies, said:

“At Hodgson, we believe that speech, language, and communication skills underpin everything and directly affect our students’ life chances and, for this reason, we have been delighted to take part in No Pens Day Wednesday for the first time this year. This fantastic event focused on spoken language and listening activities and we have seen students and teachers taking part in debating, problem solving and poetry recital, as well as many more exciting activities.”

Carol Payne, I CAN interim Chief Executive, said:

"Huge thanks go to all the students, staff and parents at Hodgson Academy for taking part in No Pens Day Wednesday. Developing speaking and understanding skills are fundamental for learning to read and write, managing emotions, developing friendships and are vital when entering further education or employment. Following long periods away from classroom learning due to Covid-19, we are calling on early years, primary, secondary schools, colleges and families to get involved with their own No Pens Day Wednesday by putting down their pens, getting creative in the classroom and speaking up for spoken language!”

For pictures from the day, please head over to the academy Facebook page or for more information visit: www.ican.org.uk/no-pens-day-wednesday