Our Events
Here you will find a selection of creative activity, CPD training, symposiums, open meetings and opportunities for children and grown ups. These events are specifically delivered by The City Classroom for it's members, but are open to all.
Symposium: Comedy, Creativity and Children’s Wellbeing
Event Description
Learn how to increase laughter and fun in learning and create a happy, positive environment. This FREE event is available to teachers and artists who have an interest in culture and arts across the curriculum.
We are pleased to announce that Laughology, an organisation built around the psychology of humour, laughter and happiness will join us for this event. The Laughology model of learning and development improves performance and builds happy and effective organisations across business and education sectors.
Scientists studying brain based learning say that humour stimulates both the left and right sides of the brain. The "right brain" connects the memory to the pleasurable moment of laughter. The "left" brain ties the subject content to a memorable emotional moment. What this means is that we understand the message better and remember it longer when information is accompanied by humour and fun. Learning and teaching in this way also reduces stress and decreases negative neurotransmitters like cortisol that block learning.
During the presentation you will enjoy practical techniques that can be used in class as well as understanding how to keep control and ensure appropriateness is adhered to. The presentation will present case studies where fun and laughter have been introduced successfully, increasing targets and attendance.
The symposium agenda will also offer local practical examples of how to engage a range of creative disciplines, for positive impact on pupil's mental health and wellbeing. It will feature case studies from successful school-based projects, with presentations from both schools and local creative providers.
Offered as an extra event in Curve's teacher network series, the symposium is brought to you by Leicester Comedy festival, The Mighty Creatives, The Spark Arts for Children, The City Classroom and Curve working in partnership. Join us for discussion, exchange of ideas, and professional development activities.
For more info and to reserve a place contact:
Andy Reeves, Curve Head of Learning: a.reeves@curvetheatre.co.uk
Booking & Terms
To Book: Please contact the relevant organisation using the 'Contact Organiser' button on each activity page.
The City Classroom Event Booking Terms and Conditions:
- Bookings will be confirmed by the event organiser via email.
- Bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis. In the event of booking requests surpassing the number of places available, a waiting list will be established.
- Following confirmation of booking, invoices will be issued by the host organisation and must be paid no later than 3 days prior to the event.
- Once an invoice has been issued, bookings are non-refundable.
- Failure to pay will result in bookings being withdrawn and re-allocated using the waiting list.
- In the event of the event being cancelled by the event organiser, tickets will be refunded in full.
