Type of Artist:
Poet/Author
Poetry writing workshops inspired by a Class topic theme, or writing idea. Poetry to Music/Art workshops: Composing poetry inspired by music/Art, readings, activity. I am very flexible and am used to teacher liaison.
Reception-Year 8
No maximum number for performances/assemblies. Workshops are best for class sized groups.
Three
Sessions are usually timed around break times and lunch.
Anywhere as long as expenses are met.
Train and car @45p per mile
I hold a current Enhanced DBS and am registered with the Update Service.
Yes
Where Do Wishes Go
‘For eight years now, Debra Bertulis has inspired and challenged pupils at Bengeworth CE Academy to become poets, improve their articulation and expression as well as expose their imagination to the almost limitless art of poetry performance. Her relentless focus on aspirational outcomes and the delight of children and their parents at realising their potential in both creative and performance environments is testament to her ability as a teacher and tenacity as an advocate of academic excellence for all children at all Key Stages."
David Coaché - Executive Headteacher, Bengeworth Multi-Academy Trust, Worcestershire.
On Tuesday four children from both Frithville and New York were invited to Carlton Road Primary to take part in a writing day led by the poet Debra Bertulis.
Debra is a published children’s poet and qualified and experienced Peripatetic Speech and Drama teacher. The day focused on poetry and performance poetry. The children learnt all about rhyme, rhythm and punctuation, and also discussed literary terms such as personification and alliteration. The children were given the opportunity to write freely, taking their own imagination as far as possible. A wonderful day!
(Frithville Primary School, and New York Primary School, Boston, Lincs.)
On Thursday some of our gifted writers from Years 5 and 6 became poets for the day at a recent poetry writing workshop. They were given the opportunity to work with the highly accomplished, Debra Bertulis.
The day focused on poetry and performance poetry. The children learned about rhyme, rhythm and punctuation, and also discussed literary terms such as personification and alliteration. The day was lots of fun as well as very educational and the children looked at the importance of having fun with words and poetry. The children were given the opportunity to write freely using their own imaginations as far as possible.
During the day the children composed their own poems, edited and redrafted them and then shared them aloud with the group. Their outstanding work was really taken from the page to the stage!
(Our Lady of Fatima School, Birmingham)
My performances are interactive, with lots of pupil engagement. I choose a variation of poetry styles and mood to highlight the diversity of poetry.