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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.

High March School

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High March School

Mark Gater

Deputy Head

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

7
of 10
Prior to the course, even though communication was excellent and the example materials were well made and informative, we were a little concerned about our own lack of experience within this area.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
The course was excellent and our pupils had an absolute ball! The materials are of high quality and lead you through the process, enabling everyone to produce something to be proud of.

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

The course is excellent value for money. In addition, pupils can access the materials for whole year! They are also flexible enough for a much larger project to be undertaken.

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

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
The course is of high quality and is incredibly flexible in its delivery – from a single day to two weeks, over full or part days. Elements of the course can be extended to suit pupil preferences/interests/skills and amount of curriculum integration – scriptwriting, screenplay creation, storyboarding, prop making, editing and reshooting etc. In addition, the assigning of specific roles within the groups fostered a team-building approach.

About High March School

High March School is situated in Ledborough Lane, Beaconsfield, adjoining Penn Road, in three attractive houses set in four acres of grounds. Facilities include a state of the art 20 metre indoor, heated swimming pool, a well-equipped Gymnasium as well as specialist Science, Music, Art and Design and Technology and Drama suites. 
Recent refurbishments include large extensions to the Art Room and Science Laboratory and re-landscaping of all the outside space at Upper School to include a new Adventure Playground, new netball courts and an outside learning classroom. The playground at Junior House has also undergone a transformation and now has a wonderful, new playground and landscaped natural environment incorporating a theme of British wildlife. 

History
 
In 1926, Miss Warr and Miss Perkins bought a house called ‘High March’, just opposite the duckpond in Station Road, Beaconsfield, and opened a school for just twenty children. Thus, High March came into being. Only a year later, the school had outgrown its premises and the Founder Headmistresses moved their school to 23, Ledborough Lane, the site of Junior House today. Five years later, the Misses Warr and Perkins purchased 3, Ledborough Lane, where Upper School is located today, to support the school’s flourishing growth. 
By 1948, High March had expanded to take about one hundred children and when the decision was taken by the Misses Warr and Perkins to sell the School, Mr and Mrs Anderson, the grandparents of the current owners, were able to realise their dream of establishing a school where high standards would be achieved against a backdrop of kindness and friendship. 

Aims and Ethos

High March is a very happy and thriving independent day school for girls aged from three to eleven, in which every child is truly valued for her contribution and encouraged to grow in confidence. The aim of the School is to provide a nurturing environment and the means for the full development of every child under our care. Great attention is paid to the progress and happiness of every child. 

Structure of High March School

The School is divided into two sections: Junior House takes girls from three to seven (Nursery to Year 2) whilst Upper School includes girls from seven to eleven (Years 3 to 6). There are two parallel classes in each year group and they are generally limited to a maximum of twenty girls. A maximum of eight boys enter the Nursery for a period of one year only.
The Headmistress is supported by a Senior Management Team and by well-qualified, caring and dedicated staff and an experienced Board of Governors. 
High March is dedicated to Child Protection, Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and promoting the welfare of children.

Winchester House School

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Winchester House School

Jessica Noakes

Head of Years 7&8

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

7
of 10
It is always tricky to know how pupils will react and cope to working independently and through an online course.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10

The pupils all absolutely loved it.

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

Yes – they completed their movies, but as they can access their accounts for a year they can continue learning and making things at home.

Course rating by categories with comments.

8
of 10

Screen time Vs Practical activity

10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

10
of 10

Learning new skills

8
of 10

Quality of pupil films

8
of 10

Film History

10
of 10

Fight Choreography

They loved this!
10
of 10

Camera

They learnt a lot and were able to implement it into their movies.
10
of 10

10-Shot Film Challenge

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

10
of 10
Filmmaking seems quite a close knit industry which is hard to get into (I could be wrong!) I think this exposure helps to breakdown that facade and show it is a viable career path for anyone.

About Winchester House School

Winchester House is thriving prep school which provides a continuous, creative, cutting-edge education for pupils between the ages of 3 and 13, preparing children for the Common Entrance Examination at 13+ and a range of scholarship exams and awards.
Winchester House School develop life-long learners with a spirit of resourcefulness and self-reliance within a warm and purposeful community.
Winchester House School creates opportunities for pupils to develop their self-esteem to ensure that they are resilient, enabling them to tackle and overcome any obstacle they face. At Winchester House we encourage children to take up opportunities and embrace challenge with tenacity.
Winchester House School’s teachers strive to give each pupil a thirst for life-long learning through a stimulating and innovative curriculum which pursues excellence. We lay the foundation stones from which the children can grow.
Winchester House has a long tradition of delivering a holistic education and we are constantly reflecting on how to evolve to provide an education relevant to young people facing the challenges of contemporary society.

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.

Taunton Prep School

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Taunton Prep School

Hamish McCarthy

Head of Year 8

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

10
of 10
The course exceeded my expectations, the pupils really enjoyed online & and as a non-subject SME it was easy for me to get to grips with quickly.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
My pupils were engaged throughout and it was easy to coordinate as the instructions were comprehensive and easy to follow.

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

10
of 10
Yes – see above!

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

I was genuinely surprised.
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
We will likely do it again next year.

About Taunton Prep School

Taunton School is a co-educational independent school in the county town of Taunton in Somerset in South West England. It serves boarding and day-school pupils from the ages of 13 to 18. The school campus also includes Taunton School International for overseas students; Taunton Prep School, serving boarding and day-school pupils aged 7 to 13; Taunton Pre-Prep School, serving day-school pupils aged 4 to 7, and Taunton Nursery, serving pupils aged 0 to 4.

What makes it special, above all, is the warmth of the atmosphere and the strength of the relationships between the staff and pupils and between the pupils themselves. The staff and I know that there is nothing more important than working in partnership with like-minded parents to develop in our children the attitudes and values which will make such a positive difference to their futures.
At Taunton Prep School is aim to challenge, nurture and inspire young people to succeed in a global community. The wellbeing of Taunton Prep School students is at the heart of everything the school is doing and all decisions are done in direct benefit to pupils.  The main focus is ensuring that the school prepare young people for their lives beyond school and in a world that changes rapidly. Throughout their lives, our children will work closely with people from across the globe and must adapt to a world of ever-changing technology.
As a School, Taunton is innovative, forward thinking, global in outlook and down-to-earth in approach. Taunton recognise that a balanced education is vital in developing the whole person.
At Taunton School inspirational teaching can be seen and heard everywhere – from battle re-enactments in History, rockets launching in Design and Technology, to philosophical arguments and debates heard over lunch, and the sound of music rehearsals ringing from the Theatre.  We instil a love for learning which stays with an individual throughout their life.

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.