Angmering student Isabel shows she has the write stuff

Isabel, 13, met children’s author, script writer and film producer Neil Arksey when he visited The Angmering School.

As well as entertaining year-eight students by talking about his life and books, Neil presented creative writing awards for short stories with a science fiction theme, with Isabel receiving the William Nicholson Trophy as first prize winner. The trophy is awarded annually at the school for creative writing.

Isabel discussed with Neil her goal of becoming a journalist.

Neil, who also read from his latest book Intelligent Life, a story about an accident-prone boy, said he had “really enjoyed” his visit.

He said “The school has such a welcoming atmosphere and the students are so enthusiastic.”