“Looking at the art of
story-telling through film”
“We honour reading, why
not honour watching with the same passion” –
Beeban Kidron film
director and producer and cofounder of FILMCLUB
Check
out Beeban talking about FILMCLUB and the “wonder of film”
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We are running the Amesbury version of FILMCLUB called
KIDSMOVIECLUB.
This will be piloted in term 4 for five weeks.
WHO: Year 5 and 6 students
WHAT: KIDMOVIECLUB
will meet weekly for five weeks to watch, discuss and then review films
WHEN: i. Watching a
movie - Friday, 2.30pm – 5.00pm (with a break for refreshments)
ii.
Discussing the movie – 30 – 45mins after the movie, if time, or during school
time
iii.
Writing/recording reviews – in the student’s own time or during independent timetable
time at school
NOTE: A session will be run during school time for
students to learn how to write film reviews
WHY: *“To
discover new places, new thoughts, new perspectives”
*To explore ideas and develop
critical thinking – support and enhance the students’ curriculum learning
*To
explore what creates beauty in a film
*To
develop opinions and express these thoughtfully and passionately in writing or
speech
COST: $15.00 for
five sessions (to help with food/drink, movie rental/purchase etc.)
INCENTIVE: All students who fully participate. That is:
i.
Watch five movies
ii.
Engage in the discussions
iii.
Write or record five quality movie reviews
(feedback and help will be provided)
will receive an invitation to be part of a special
“movie-related” day trip.
HELP: Lesley is going to organise and run this. However,
she would really appreciate some help. Please let her know if you are able to
help:
i.
On the Friday afternoons – sometimes we may wish
to show two movies
ii.
With the discussions during school time
iii.
Choosing movies
iv.
Have good knowledge about cinematography
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is for BOYS as well as GIRLS.
Sometimes we will show two movies – one very much with BOYS in mind.
HURRY: Numbers are limited. Please let Lesley know if your
child is keen to be involved as soon as possible – principal@amesbury.school.nz
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