Warrington and Vale Royal College pupils involved in national project

The Warrington and Vale Royal College pupils were involved in a project organised by the English Association.

The project allowed students to express their experiences of the pandemic through the medium of writing.

It offered an opportunity for the students to consider what they value most and think about how they can use their experiences in a positive way going forward.

Nathan Lane

College students Katie Sewell, Charley Macken and Nathan Lane collaborated with students from other colleges to produce ‘The Quaranteens’, a collection of poems, stories, diary entries, drawings, and videos which showcase the experiences of young people throughout the pandemic.

The trio spent much of their free time attending writing workshops as well as engaging in a number of lively zoom sessions on a national scale, to plan, design and edit the publication.

They contributed various entries to the publication, with Katie writing a poem, Nathan providing a tips sheet on how to survive during lockdown, and Charley producing an article conveying why technology can never replace great teaching.

Katie Sewell

All three students were delighted to represent the college and to see their work published.

Elise Thomas, English lecturer at Warrington & Vale Royal College, says: “We are really proud of our students and so impressed at the fantastic writing they have produced.

“We look forward to working with the English Association on future projects.”

Charley Macken