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Jennifer Killick Visit!

On Thursday 27th February 2025, we were lucky enough to be visited by acclaimed children's author, Jennifer Killick.

Jennifer, whose award-winning books have been recommended in publications such as the Guardian, spoke to children from Year 1 all the way up to Year 6 about her journey to becoming an author, the lessons she learned along the way and how some of her stories came about.

The children loved hearing from Jennifer in the assemblies throughout the day that were tailored to their respective age groups. In the afternoon, Jennifer spent some time with our Reading Ambassadors, answering all kinds of questions. You can read this interview in the upcoming 'Jennifer Killick Exclusive Interview' blog!

At the end of the day, Jennifer signed books, took photographs and chatted with a whole line of excited pupils of all ages. She even agreed to sign some books for, and have a photograph with, a very excited member of the school community: Mr. Baugh!

It is safe to say that the visit had an amazingly positive impact on our pupils. Sofia said, 'I loved hearing her answer everyone's questions, and it was great hearing all of her personal stories.' Lucy enjoyed the presentation in the morning. 'I really liked that it was interactive and we all got to join in.' After meeting Jennifer to get her book signed, she added, 'I thought Jennifer was really kind and lovely and I felt very grateful that she came to visit.' 

All at Willingham Primary would like to thank Jennifer for all the hard work she put into preparing for her visit and for taking the time to encourage all of us that with a little imagination and a lot of determination, we can achieve whatever we set out to!