Corby pupils get the festive feeling at storytelling event

A Christmas Carol and other winter themed stories were brought to life for pupils at Priors Hall ALC thanks to a storytelling event organised by Barratt and David Wilson Homes.

BN - SGB-25886 - Mark Fraser performing for the pupils of Priors Hall ALC in a David Wilson Homes show home

The Year 2 classes at the school, which is located on the developer’s Priors Hall Park development, visited the housebuilder’s festively decorated Holden show home, and were treated to Christmas themed stories by experienced storyteller, Mark Fraser.

Tess McQuade, Headteacher at Priors Hall ALC, said: “Our Year pupils really enjoyed this festive story telling session which has really enriched our work as a school on developing the love of stories and books. We would like to thank Barratt and David Wilson Homes for such a lovely opportunity!”

Mark said: ““It was a great privilege to be able to share these wonderful festive stories with the pupils at Priors Hall ALC.

“It always amazes me that children will engage, create and be enraptured by storytelling. It’s brilliant to see large corporate businesses supporting and encouraging such creativity."

The event was part of Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ outreach to help the communities near its developments thrive.

Alison Raine, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Northampton, said: “We are thrilled to treat pupils at Priors Hall ALC to a storytelling session for Christmas. We hope the children enjoyed visiting the decorated show home and were enchanted by Mark’s stories.

“As a leading homebuilder it is important to make a lasting impact in the communities in which we build, and encourage skills such as reading, writing, listening and creativity amongst children.”

More information about Mark Fraser’s work can be found at his website. For more information about developments in the area, visit the website at Barratt Homes in Northamptonshire or David Wilson Homes in Northamptonshire.