Years 5 & 6 recently visited SAFC for two separate full-day, writing workshops.

Mrs Collins (year 5) writes:

The day was planned and organised by the SAFC Education Unit, and what a fab day it was!

The theme of the day was “Persuasive Writing” and began with the long climb up to the classroom.

We then visited the Black Cats Bar, the stands, a private box and finally had the privilege of going into the home changing room, where the kit for that evening’s match was beautifully laid out. To quote; “I can’t believe I’ve seen Bent’s shirt”, was only one of the many that we heard.

The children had to consider how visitors would feel, what they would see and what they would use in each of the areas we visited.

They then had to plan and write a letter to convince me that the Stadium of Light was worth visiting.

Here is Arianwen’s:

Dear Reader, Where are you on a Saturday? If your answer is nowhere then get yourself down to the Stadium of Light - it will lighten up your life.

Want the real picture? If your answer is yes then get down to the Stadium of Light. Stupendous tackles, breath-taking goals and memorable moments.

Want to feel like a V.I.P? Yes then book a box in the Stadium of Light, you get very comfortable chairs and fab meals you will feel as royal as the royal family for a day how fab is that?

Want the full picture? Yes! Then join the family of fans in the crazy crowd. You will always have the best seat in the house with our tiered seats, “marvellous”. 

So what are you waiting for? But the question is…When are you going to come to the Stadium of Light? NOW is the answer!

By Arianwen (year 5)