The One Day Film School

Secondary Schools

Reed’s School

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Reed’s School

Will Fairgray

Teacher

How would you rate the course – and why?

10
of 10
Really clear and great communication.

How satisfied were you/your pupils with the course – and why?

9
of 10
The boys loved it. Provided enough independence to keep all involved, and the boys made some high-quality movies in such a short space of time. Great for Activities Week.

Did you feel the course was good value for money – if so, why?

Yes. Great product.

Course rating by categories.

10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

Perfect for 13 year olds!
10
of 10

Learning new skills

10
of 10

Quality of pupil films

8
of 10

Film History

10
of 10

Fight Choreography

10
of 10

Camera

10
of 10

10-Shot Film Challenge

How likely are you to recommend the course – and why?

10
of 10
Got the right balance between instruction and independence.

Any other comments that may be useful for other schools to read when considering this course?

Thanks for your assistance, you were very well organised and patient when it was a very busy time for me! You provided an excellent product and the pupils loved it.

About Reed’s School

Reed’s School is an independent secondary boarding school for boys with a mixed sixth form located in Cobham, Surrey, England. There are currently around 700 day pupils with 100 full-time boarders.

Conyers School

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Peter Youll

Activities Co-ordinator

How would you rate your expectations prior to running the course – and why?

7
of 10
I was optimistic about the course however knew there would be challenges in terms of engagement and technical issues involving 500 students!

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

9
of 10
The course was really excellent.

Did you feel the course was good value for money – if so, why?

The course was good value, especially as licences last for 1 year. 

Course rating by categories.

8
of 10

Screen time Vs Practical activity

10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

8
of 10

Learning new skills

8
of 10

Quality of pupil films

8
of 10

Film History

8
of 10

Fight Choreography

8
of 10

Camera

10
of 10

10-Shot Film Challenge

How likely are you to recommend the course – and why?

10
of 10
A fantastic option for a drop down day like no other. Students loved it.

Any other comments that may be useful for other schools to read when considering this course?

If you are looking for an engaging day, learning new skills and developing skills including resilience, teamwork and creativity this is the course for you.

St Margaret’s School – Hampstead

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Matthew Brown

Director of ICT

St Margaret’s School – Hampstead

How would you rate your expectations prior to running the course?

10
of 10

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
Worked very well with the Year 11s. Some excellent videos!

Did you feel the course was good value for money – if so, why?

10
of 10
Yes – motivated students and provided the technical skills required.

Course rating by categories.

10
of 10

Screen time Vs Practical activity

10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

10
of 10

Learning new skills

10
of 10

Quality of pupil films

How likely are you to recommend the course – and why?

10
of 10

About St Margaret’s school

St Margaret’s school is an independent school for girls between the ages of 4 and 16. There are 171 girls and 25 teachers in the St Margaret’s family.
At St Margaret’s School it is not only the tallest, most athletic girls who represent the school at netball, or the most extrovert who get the speaking roles in plays. Everyone is valued, and St Margaret’s encourage and celebrate excellence and enthusiasm in equally high measure. Every girl is involved in the life and experiences that the school has to offer.
St Margaret’s girls’ exam results are excellent, with on average about 2 out of every 3 GCSEs taken graded A* or A.
The school has become expert at teaching girls since 1884. As we rarely advertise, almost all our girls come here through word of mouth. If you haven’t arrived here through a personal recommendation, you may wish to read an independent review of the school from the current Good Schools Guide or St Margaret’s school 2014 Inspection Report. St Margaret’s school is understandably pleased with both but, as any current parent will tell you, there is really no substitute for coming to see St Margaret’s school in person. What should be immediately apparent to anyone visiting the school is this: small class sizes, a culture of learning, and an environment in which treating each other with respect and kindness is the norm, not an aim.

Latymer Upper School

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Latymer Upper School

Chris Couch

Head of Careers

How would you rate your expectations prior to running the course – and why?

7
of 10
I wondered how the online workshop would work and how the students would engage. I needn’t of worried.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

9
of 10
An excellent day for the students and incredibly easy for tutors to deliver. The students loved learning about the history of film and techniques and then transferring that knowledge into making their own 2 minute film. The transferable skills of organisation, teamwork, leadership, communication and time management can easily be evidenced from the workshop.

Did you feel the course was good value for money – if so, why?

Very good value for money. Considering it was a full day of activities.

Course rating by categories.

8
of 10

Screen time Vs Practical activity

10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

8
of 10

Learning new skills

8
of 10

Quality of pupil films

8
of 10

Film History

8
of 10

Fight Choreography

8
of 10

Camera

8
of 10

10-Shot Film Challenge

How likely are you to recommend the course – and why?

10
of 10
Highly recommended. Great activity for Latymer Upper School students, providing an ideal opportunity to develop both their creative and transferable skills.

Any other comments that may be useful for other schools to read when considering this course?

This is an activity that all our students engaged with well. During lockdown they had missed out on so many things across Latymer Upper School calendar and this was such an excellent programme to make up for this.

About Latymer Upper School

Latymer Upper School is a coeducational public school in Hammersmith, London, England, between King Street and the River Thames. The school can be traced to a charity school for boys founded by the Edward Latymer in 1624. It moved to its present site in 1863 and in the mid-20th century became a direct grant grammar school. It has been independent since. It remained single-sex until Sixth-Form admissions were opened to girls in 1996; the remainder of the school became coeducational in the first decade of the 21st century.
Latymer Upper School have been offering a rigorous and stimulating education to bright children for nearly 400 years. As one of the leading co-educational day schools in the country, it continues to offer today’s pupils a life-changing education. Latymer Upper school’s ethos of social inclusivity is as strong today as it was in 1624 when Edward Latymer, a prosperous lawyer,  left part of his wealth for the clothing and education of “eight poore boyes” from Hammersmith. Edward Latymer’s vision remains firmly at the heart of the school – although we now teach rather more than those original eight Hammersmith boys. The Latymer of today consists of a vibrant student body of 1,400 girls and boys from all walks of life.

Roedean School

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Roedean School

Andrew Lutwyche

Maths Teacher

How would you rate your expectations prior to running the course – and why?

3
of 10
I am not hugely into performing arts and I was with a year group that I didn’t know that well. I feared that I would be spending the whole day “chivvying” the two groups I was looking after to do what they were supposed to be doing instead of messing around all day.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

9
of 10
Almost every student enjoyed and got something useful out of the day, even if it was learning some of the secrets of filming that they watch all the time! The films were genuinely impressive, far beyond what I initially imagined which is a credit to both the course and the students involved.

Course rating by categories.

8
of 10

Screen time Vs Practical activity

10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

Ideal for secondary and maybe top of primary (Year 6).
10
of 10

Learning new skills

Some great tips for future filmmakers and anyone who watches films.
8
of 10

Quality of pupil films

Some were better than others but all were good in the time given.

How likely are you to recommend the course – and why?

10
of 10
I have been involved in numerous days similar to this over my 20+ years of teaching and this is one of the best I have experienced. It relies on the enthusiasm of the students but most would be enthused by it and teachers just need to be there for support, no more.

Any other comments that may be useful for other schools to read when considering this course?

I watched all the video lessons beforehand and this was very useful as I knew what was coming up. As a teacher you are there to advise and the students actually really appreciate the teacher involvement; ultimately though this is an opportunity for the students to produce something almost entirely independently so let them do that.

About Roedean School

Roedean School is an independent day and boarding school founded in 1885 in Roedean Village on the outskirts of Brighton, East Sussex, England, and governed by Royal Charter. It is for girls aged 11 to 18. The campus is situated near the Sussex Downs, on a cliff overlooking Brighton Marina and the English Channel.
Roedean school is a wonderful school where pupils have the chance to grow up at your own pace, in beautiful surroundings, and let their talents and imagination run free. Few schools in the country enjoy such an inspirational location so close to the sea and a national park, and the accommodation and facilities here are exceptional. Roedean is a school where students flourish.
The girls perform exceptionally well academically, with every girl achieving her best.  Their successes are the result of their curiosity and intellectual engagement, as well as their developing self-confidence and maturity. Making learning exciting and memorable lies at the heart of a Roedean education. However, academic results are not the sole success criteria:  along with other girls aged from 11 to 18, many from Sussex and London, and others from over thirty different countries, they enjoy a holistic education, and be inspired as much by the world outside the classroom as the world within it in. At Roedean, every aspect of school life complements the others, and it is precisely this rounded education which produces independent and creative young women who will make their mark in the world.
Roedean school is growing in number, and new students joining a school which is dynamic and vibrant, with space to breathe and think. It is an extraordinary school – we hope that all students will enjoy our school, but we believe that nothing can better a visit to get to know the girls, staff, and school first-hand.

Shiplake College

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Marcus Milburn

Head of Media Studies

How would you rate your expectations prior to running the course – and why?

7
of 10
The course information looked detailed and well put together. One does always worry about how the students will take to the day so you hope there is enough for everyone to do.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
All staff were very pleased with the setup, the students were all engaged and great work was produced all round.

Did you feel the course was good value for money – if so, why?

Yes – the amount of resources and their quality more than justified costs.

Course rating by categories.

10
of 10

Screen time Vs Practical activity

10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

8
of 10

Learning new skills

8
of 10

Quality of pupil films

10
of 10

Film History

8
of 10

Fight Choreography

10
of 10

Camera

10
of 10

10-Shot Film Challenge

How likely are you to recommend the course – and why?

10
of 10
For the reasons mentioned above – quality content and high levels of engagement from staff and students alike.

Any other comments that may be useful for other schools to read when considering this course?

I am sure this is something we would want to deliver again in the coming years.