Each visit is unique but the following will provide an indicator of visit content John has provided in the past.

Primary Schools - Shared Education

More than just writing — it’s collaboration, creativity, and cross-community connection.

Looking for a meaningful way to bring pupils together across schools? Our Shared Education Creative Writing Workshop is more than a literacy boost — it’s a chance for children to connect, collaborate, and create together.

Designed for Key Stage 2, this interactive workshop helps pupils develop their storytelling skills while building friendships, empathy, and confidence. 

Through fun, structured writing activities, children from different schools work side-by-side to share ideas, swap stories, and celebrate each other’s creativity.

Led by children's author, John Magee, the workshop supports curriculum goals in literacy while encouraging inclusive learning and cross-community understanding.

Whether you're new to Shared Education or looking for a fresh approach to creative writing, this workshop is a memorable and impactful experience for both pupils and staff.

Workshop Objectives:

By the end of the session, pupils will:

Understand the elements of creative writing (character, setting, conflict, resolution)

Work collaboratively to create and share a short story

Build confidence in expressing imaginative ideas

Workshop Breakdown

1. Welcome and Icebreaker – 10 min

2. What Makes a Great Story? – 5 mins

3. Build-a-Story Challenge – 25 mins

4. Story Gallery Walk – 10 mins

5. Group Story Performance - 5 mins

6. Wrap-up and Reflection – 5 mins

Each pupil will be provided a certificate of completion.

Total Duration: 60 minutes

Get in touch today to book a session. 

Secondary Schools

You know the ones — students who hate literature and stare at a blank page, convinced they have nothing to say. But what if we could unlock their creativity, build their confidence, and improve their writing — all at once?

Our creative writing visits are designed specifically for secondary schools. They’re curriculum-aligned, fully resourced, and proven to boost engagement, literacy, and critical thinking.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your English programme, stretch your higher achievers, or reignite the spark in your quieter students — we’re here to help.

Delivered by experienced author, John Magee, our sessions are practical, inspiring, and easy to integrate into your existing teaching.

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Year 8 - John will deliver a Year 8 assembly entitled "Why You Shouldn't Fall Asleep in English Class." (approx 20 mins) 

He demonstrates the importance of the subject in a highly engaging way with references to Adolf Hitler, Gladiators, Modern Technology and Brands. It has been extremely well received with excellent feedback from students and teachers.

Year 10 - Creative Writing Masterclasses

John will deliver 2 x 60-minute workshops to Year 10 English classes. After sharing the secrets of structure and generating ideas John groups the pupils into teams tasked with completing a creative writing mission on behalf of the reclusive billionaire known only as "W". As owner of a global multi-media conglomerate he has set each team the task of developing a themed creative idea in only 30 minutes.

Each group is assisted through the workshop before they present their work and receive feedback. Past workshops have seen pupils deliver exciting new ideas on the following;

Literature;

Sport;

Social Media;

Television Quiz Show; and

Video Games.

Email now to enquire how creative writing can transform your pupils. Alternatively, please use the contact form below.