04 Dec 2024
9:30am - 10:15am
The National Literacy Trust and the Premier League are excited to invite you to meet authors Emma Juhasz (What Football Job Can You Do?) and Dan Freedman (50 ways into Football and Jamie Johnson) with TV host Kenzie Benali.
Join the Premier League Primary Stars and the National Literacy Trust on Wednesday 4th December 9.30am-10.15am for a free, exciting online workshop that connects football and literacy—perfect for pupils dreaming of a future in football!
Hosted by TV presenter Kenzie Benali, this engaging event will feature special guests Emma Juhasz, author of What Football Job Can You Do?, and Dan Freedman, author of 50 Ways into Football and the popular Jamie Johnson series. Together, they will dive into the fascinating world of football careers and the important role that literacy plays in pursuing those dreams.
Pupils will have the unique opportunity to ask Emma and Dan questions about the many exciting career paths in football—both on and off the pitch. From becoming a player or coach to roles behind the scenes like sports journalism, broadcasting, and management, this workshop will showcase how pupils can turn their love for football into a career.
But it’s not just about football! Emma and Dan will also share valuable writing tips, helping students explore how storytelling, creativity, and communication skills can enhance their success in finding their dream footy career.
Lace up your boots and sign your class up for this exciting workshop, where students can explore the world of football careers and unlock new opportunities through literacy!
The Event
Before the event:
- Download (and ideally print) the Primary Stars resources (coming soon...) for this event.
- If possible, complete the challenge and share with @literacy_trust and @plcommunities on socials.
- Send any questions for Emma and Dan to sport@literacytrust.org.uk and we will answer as many as we can on the day.
How to take part
- Register below for the event.
- Download (and ideally print) the resources (coming soon...).
- This event will take place as a Zoom Webinar and, although the best way to take part is live, it will remain on the National Literacy Trust website as a resource video after the event.
- Webinars are open to all teachers based in primary schools, public or community libraries across the UK and Club Community Organisations working in schools.
- This webinar is for pupils aged 9-11 (Upper Key Stage 2, Year 5-6)
- Email sport@literacytrust.org.uk with any questions and shoutouts.
- Complete the challenge and share on socials.
Session benefits
- Engage your pupils in fun and interactive literacy activities
- Give your class the chance to submit questions to the presenter and authors
- Exciting insight into the Premier League Primary Stars
You will be able to interact with the presenters through the chat function, but you will not be able to chat with, or see the chat from other schools.
Unless asked by the National Literacy Trust within the event as part of the event, schools will not be able to turn their camera or microphone on.