This September, our whole school was inspired by 'My Path', a beautifully illustrated book by author and illustrator Jana Curll. Her imaginative maps sparked a wave of creativity across Farfield!

From Nursery to Year 6, each class explored the idea of a “path” in their own unique way. Our youngest pupils mapped out their journeys within the classroom, while our oldest students looked outward, charting paths that stretched across the whole of Yorkshire.

Our writing took inspiration from the book’s brave snail protagonist, who chooses to follow his own path in life - no matter the obstacles. Through this, pupils reflected on courage, individuality and the importance of forging one’s own way.

We were thrilled to receive a personal message from Jana herself, encouraging us to think about who we are and how we express ourselves. Farfield pupils truly rose to the challenge! The resulting artwork and writing were simply outstanding - vivid, thoughtful and full of heart.

When we shared photos of our snail themed September start with Jana, her response said it all:

“Oh my gosh! That is so amazing! What a wonderful job you've all done. I’m sure the kids were amazed!”

When we shared our writing displays with Jana, a further response showed she was equally as impressed:

"These look absolutely amazing! Congratulate all of the kids for me. They are super talented."

You can find Jana's work at Jana Curll Illustration

We hope you enjoy our work which is a wonderful celebration of creativity, self-expression and the unique paths we each take.