Film Premiere Big Success

See below for extract from Dorset Echo (CLICK HERE TO READ ON DORSET ECHO WEBSITE) - A PARALYMPIC-inspired film created by Dorchester school children has had its first screening. Pupils from the Prince of Wales School enjoyed the premiere of their creation, Running Blind. The film, which was shown at Dorchester Middle School, tells the story of the country’s leading blind goal scorer David Clarke as he prepares for the Paralympic Games. A lost match ball is mysteriously heard moving around the pre-Games venue at Maiden Castle and the ensuing adventure features an angry bull, a Dorset farmer and the Team GB Paralympic training camp. The film project was inspired by a visit from Paraympian and former Prince of Wales School pupil Mark Newton and was made possible by lottery funding from the First Light project and support from West Dorset District Council. Project producer and drama therapist Sharon Hayden has been working with the pupils for the last month as they came up with the story ideas as well as drawing, animating, voicing and directing the three-minute film. She said: “Through drama sessions and working with our scriptwriting mentor, they have produced a great story – and done it justice with some lovely drawing and animation. “We are incredibly grateful to funders First Light and West Dorset District Council who have given these children the opportunity to make something which will be seen by thousands during the Olympics .” The youngsters benefited from visits by a number of industry experts including visual artist Nic Rawling, music producer Mickey Wills, scriptwriter Peter Snelling, photographer Celeste Hayden and animator and coordinator Alistair Nisbet, whose company was the school’s production company. Mr Nisbet said: “The school has had a big focus on the Paralympics – so to make a film about the Paralympic Games seemed a wonderful way to round off their year. “They have been fantastic hosts during our time in residence – we love their enthusiasm and their ‘can do’ attitude towards everything they do.”

Breakfast Club

We are starting a Breakfast Club! Details have been provided via ParentMail and newsletter on Friday. The club will start from Monday 10th September.

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. Hopkins

Today we say farewell to Mr. Hopkins (in his GTP capacity) at the Prince of Wales First School and wish him luck in his first teaching post at Wyke Regis Junior School, Weymouth. We know he has a bright future ahead of him (bright green that is!) and we thank him for his work this year.  GOOD-BYE AND GOOD LUCK MR. HOPKINS!

FILM PREMIERE TONIGHT!

The Prince of Wales First School invites you to a film premiere: Running Blind at Dorchester Middle School on Thursday July 19th 2012 at 6pm. Please let the school office know if you are able to attend - phone 01305 257121 or email: office@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk. Light refreshments will be served by POWSA. Dress: smart or smart casual. (No school uniform)

Film Premiere this Thursday

The Prince of Wales First School invites you to a film premiere: Running Blind at Dorchester Middle School on Thursday July 19th 2012 at 6pm. Please let the school office know if you are able to attend - phone 01305 257121 or email: office@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk. Light refreshments will be served by POWSA. Dress: smart or smart casual.

Gunge a Teacher 2012

A big thank you to all the children, parents and staff at Prince of Wales School for raising £138 from Gunge a Teacher 2012!  Thanks to our compare Mr Rae and POWSA photographer Mrs Staddon. Click this post title on the school website to see a selection of photographs from the event. This includes Mr. Hopkins' 'Gunge Angel' and Mr. Farrington receiving an unexpected gesture of affection from Mr. Spracklen.

 The top five voted teachers awaiting their fate.

Mrs Webb mixing the Gunge (worms and fish eyes already added).

Mr Farrington cannot escape from the gunged Mr Spracklen

 

Mr Hopkins and his 'gunge dance'

Mr Farrington still cannot shake off Mr Spracklen (or the gunge)

Mr Hopkins and the 'gunge angel'

Olympic Rings

Please make sure you take a look at our Olympic Rings art work at the front of the school!