Testimonials

Feedback from World Jungle workshops, events and performances.

Kate Gordon, Activities Co-ordinator, Cleeve Hill Nursing Home . African Drumming / Music&Movement workshops, Jan 2012:
"Just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you so much for the tutors you provided last week for our Winter Sunshine themed days.
The residents (and staff!) enjoyed it so much and we will def book again.  Our activities board is full of photos with so many happy, smiling faces from the workshops ."

Comments on WJ Global Play Training session, Devon, September 2011:
"I found all of the games very helpful and will enjoy using them in my setting." (Pre-school Assistant)
"A really enjoyable fun, informative course, which will influence my practice." (Day Nursery Worker)
"This course was great fun, lots of games ideas, taught with great energy and enthusiasm by the two tutors." (Playgroup Play leader)
"The course was very enjoyable and well presented." (Preschool Play leader Manager)
"Found this course enjoyable and gained relevant information and learnt lots of new games." (Out of school club Worker)

Sue Bullock, Rowanfield Junior School, July 2011:
" What can I say! Amazing was truly Amazing! The teachers and children were full of his praises, and said it was the best dance workshop they had ever taken part in. We were particularly impressed with the effect he had on several of our more challenging boys. To get them taking part was in itself a major achievement, but to see them smiling and enjoying themselves was pure delight. Thank you so much."

Katie Rowland, Tewesbury Primary School, African Drumming workshop June 2011:
" Richard (African Drumming Tutor) was punctual and brought enough instruments for all pupils involved in each session which was fantastic. He got everybody involved during the workshop and all children enjoyed and were on task... Overall we were thoroughly impressed with the session and everyone enjoyed their African drumming experience! Great organisation and will definitely look to book with World Jungle again as you have all been so helpful when I have spoken or emailed to arrange the bookings! So thank you very much."

Mandy & Annie - WOMAD Festival 2011
" Thank you for all the fantastic workshops you lead during the Royal Wedding Celebrations in Victoria Park. What a day! It really was very full on but you and your team worked brilliantly. We were particularly impressed by the costume making - the children looked sensational wrapped up in all that netting! You had a great team and I know we worked you very hard but hopefully it was all worth it and we had many happy customers! "

Paul Dielhenn, BAND Limited:
"The World Jungle crew input into the Council House event was fantastic, the kid's performance was brilliant... The enthusiasm and commitment that you have shown has been wonderful and has clearly fired up playscheme's workers and children alike. The fact that many of the settings have shown an interest in taking the themes further is testament to the success of the workshops, that they've opened eyes, broadened minds and furthered the World Jungle ethos which BAND whole-heartedly supports."

Alison MacLean, Lakefield Primary School:
" Thank you very much for organising our African Dance sessions - they were AMAZING!!!! The children loved them and they were carefully planned and executed."

Sarah Royle, Hesters Way Primary School, Glos. Water themed workshops in music and drama:
" Thank you... We all really enjoyed our day. The activities were excellent and the children gained a lot from them. It was an excellent start to our Theme Week."

Anna Jennings (Activities & Support Co-ordinator) Northway School, Tewkesbury. Caribbean Dance Workshop:
"Annet was absolutely fantastic and I could not have asked for a better tutor. Although the adult learning numbers were quite poor Annet took it all in her stride and changed the programme to suit the needs of the school, she was fantastic with the children yesterday and they all had a whale of a time. Please pass on our thanks and I will definitely be using you again in the future. "

Paul Weeks, Head Teacher, St Matthew's Primary School, Cainscross, Stroud. Outdoor Cooking Workshop:
"The week after our Food Week, Ofsted came calling! They were most impressed by the quality of our curriculum and the way in which our enrichment weeks helped us to promote community cohesion effectively. The Cooking Workshop was very successful and much enjoyed by all the children. It was really different and I only wish we could have given each class more time. It was a great finish to another exciting week. Many thanks for your support."

Gemma Grieve, Gloucestershire Youth Service. Japanese culture workshop including Shintaido and Calligraphy:
"The session was structured really well and the young people learnt a lot about culture and had lots of fun too."

Fiona Arnison, Head Teacher, Lakefield C of E Primary School, Frampton-on-Severn, Glos. Dance Workshops for Arts Week 2009:
"The workshops were all excellent. We especially enjoyed the reception dance on weather, which was just delightful! Many thanks!"

Ann Taylor, Learning Programmes Officer, Museum in the Park, Stroud. World Jungle performance by members of Jenako Akumapa:
"Just to say Thank You for organising the dancers and drummers last night. They were sensationally good - everyone has said so. Please thank them all again form me."

Lechlade Town Council feedback on Summer Funtastic (taken from the 'Summer Off the Streets' 2008 Report by Claire Dowan, CDC):
“World Jungle were very good and the children did get very involved in the activities they provided, especially the craft making and jewellery stalls, where they could take the items away with them. Also the circus skills etc were well used by children and adults alike!"