The One Day Film School

Secondary Schools

The Oratory School

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The Oratory School

Vicky Fogg

Coeducation Coordinator

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

8
of 10
Your reviews suggested it was an excellent course, but I worried I did not have the expertise to deliver it as well as others.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
I really should not have worried about not being up to the task! Everything is laid out in the videos and the pupils all understood every instruction and I did not need to explain or replay anything, they focused, engaged and then produced.

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

10
of 10
Yes. A full day of content – the pupils were on task all day and needed very little teacher intervention. Our job was to enjoy and encourage.

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

10
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
This course was such a special day for the students at The Oratory School. It did not feel like a day in school for them at all but a real end of term treat.

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

This was a fabulous course and I am so glad we participated. The day runs like clockwork and pupils produce high quality films from the first hour and are constantly learning and practising new skills. At the end of the day my pupils were asking if we could have another day of film school tomorrow! The course is accessible to all ages and abilities and encourages coeducation and collaboration. if you get the opportunity to run a one day film school, take it!

About The Oratory School

The Oratory School is a Co-educational independent Roman Catholic day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18 located in Woodcote, north-west of Reading. Founded in 1859 by Saint John Henry Newman. The Oratory has historical ties to the Birmingham Oratory and the London Oratory School. Although a separate entity from the nearby Oratory Preparatory School, it shares a common history. Saint John Henry Newman founded the school with the intention of providing boys with a Roman Catholic alternative to Eton College. The school is “an active choice for families looking for a small, nurturing environment… Parents tell us – ‘it’s like a new school’; ‘we all want to be on board… With excellent leadership and now girls on board, too, The Oratory seems to be thriving.” 
The Oratory has received the highest grade of ‘Excellent’ for both Independent Schools Inspectorate categories: pupils’ academic & other achievements and pupils’ personal development. It states the following: “Pupils say that they are encouraged to be ambitious about their academic achievements, including their public examination targets… The school reinforces this through a traditional and academically challenging curriculum, within which pupils are given a wide choice of subjects.” Also “(Pupils) enjoy strong relationships with their peer group as well as teaching and boarding staff. The school motto “Heart Speaks to Heart” is enacted daily.” 
The Oratory School is unique Boarding and Day Catholic School for Boys and Girls aged 11 to 18, just outside Reading, which combines strong academic results with a supportive family ethos. It is genuinely an all-round school and we believe in nurturing pupils to achieve their very best in whatever it is they set out to do.

Repton School

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Jon-Paul Cooper-Richards

Director of Drama

Repton School

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

8
of 10
Unsure of the quality of materials, task, and my own ability to deliver the course with it being online.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
The resources were absolutely fantastic. They were well researched, relevant and engaging.

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

10
of 10
Yes – great product.

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

10
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
Great product, excellent resource and a truly enjoyable activity for pupils at Repton School.

Bury Grammar School

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Bury Grammar School

Rosie Charlesworth

Director of Drama

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

8
of 10
The course materials were very impressive and I was appreciative of the extra notes and transcripts that came with each video as they helped with planning and meant that non-specialist teachers felt comfortable with delivering the course.

Course rating by categories.

8
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

8
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
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and all pupils were engaged. We are hosting a film competition with the films made on the day.

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

The boys absolutely LOVED it. Some of them are hugely into both drama and video editing (which I didn’t know and was delighted to learn). I have seen one of the films already – amazing. I am really pleased with it and proud of them.

Abut Bury Grammar School

Bury Grammar School Boys is an independent day school in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, that has existed since c.1570. It is now part of a group of schools for preschool, junior, senior and sixth form studies.
Bury Grammar School engage pupil’s spark through talented and committed staff. Supportive and friendly parents – make BGS the outstanding place. Not only academically outstanding, which is a given as a high-performing grammar school, but also second to none in our forward-thinking and modern approach to pastoral care and life.
This is an ambitious school with an uplifting, positive and life-affirming ethos. The school believe utterly in the transformative power of education and put high aspirations in its young people. 
It is the high aspirations which have led to Bury Grammar School blossoming in recent years, with examination results strengthening still further year on year and more and more pupils applying to join Bury Grammar School. BGS is thrilled to see individual pupils making astonishing progress. This all thanks to school inspirational teachers and the way of teaching.
The leadership of the school very much play a ‘hands on’ role in School and is engaged with pupils and parents. Teachers take a pride in teaching and run extra-curricular activities: in short, the school leaders and governors know and have a deep affection for the school. 
Phenomenal academic success BGS pupils enjoy and of the likeable and winning young people they become. The best way, however, to fully appreciate what Bury Grammar School is all about is to come and visit us and talk to the people who make this a unique place. BGS love to show visitors around the school of which they are very proud and would be thrilled to meet.
As Bury Grammar School goes beyond its 450th year, BGS is mindful of the superb education this great school has offered to so many generations of young people over the years and BGS look forward to the future with great optimism and confidence.

Oxford High School GDST

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Oxford High School GDST

Vicky Ferrelly

Head of Year 9

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

8
of 10
Very easy to follow and set up through the day.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
An enjoyable day for the students post exams – all engaged with the tasks!

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

8
of 10
The online course was very good and supported the teacher through the whole day.

Course rating by categories with comments.

8
of 10

Screen time Vs Practical activity

10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

All enjoyed the clips and tasks.
10
of 10

Learning new skills

Camera angles, different shots, different job roles.
8
of 10

Quality of pupil films

All love a chase scene.
8
of 10

Film History

8
of 10

Fight Choreography

10
of 10

Camera

10
of 10

10-Shot Film Challenge

Kept engaged all afternoon, worked hard.

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

10
of 10
Very good activity day – focused students and easy to run as staff.

About Oxford High School GDST

St Catherine’s School Twickenham

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St Catherine’s School Twickenham

Lana Eagers

Pastoral Head of Middle School

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

10
of 10
I thought the communication and support provided prior to the course was excellent. No question was too small and Ed was really responsive and happy to help. It looked like a great course and I was certain my pupils would gain a lot from completing it.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
The girls had a great day. The videos were engaging and well put together. The structure of the course was well thought through and has led to some great quality pieces being produced.

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

Yes, having the year access makes it great value.

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

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
This was exactly the kind of thing that the girls needed. It was educational and fun. It helped them to develop some new skills. The nature of the challenge meant that each pupil could find their role that they were comfortable with.

About St Catherine’s School

St Catherine’s School is a Catholic independent school for girls in Twickenham, London. The school is next to the River Thames and about two-thirds of a mile (1.1 km) from both Strawberry Hill and Twickenham railway stations.
Founded in a large house near Twickenham Green, St Catherine’s then moved to Orford Lodge (now demolished) and in 1919 to Pope’s Villa, on the site of Alexander Pope’s original villa. By 1961 it was recognised by the Ministry of Education as a grammar school. In 1948 the school bought a house on Cross Deep known as The Lawn, where it is currently located.
Up until 1991 the school was home to a number of Sisters who were also members of the staff. They moved out and the school became a charitable trust managed by lay persons in 1992. It is the only independent Roman Catholic girls’ school in the Richmond area and is within the Archdiocese of Westminster. It remains a Roman Catholic foundation but takes students of all religious affiliations. It has a preparatory school(entry typically at three-years-old) and a senior school (entry at eleven-years-old). Nearly one-third of the pupils are of minority ethnic groups, but more than ninety per cent of the pupils have English as a first language.

Haileybury

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Jacob Thomas

Head of Dramatic Arts