The One Day Film School

Prep Schools

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.

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.

Fettes Prep School film

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Samuel Martin-Nye

Head of Drama

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

8
of 10
The course and content seemed professionally executed and engaging, but I wasn’t sure if it would suit my purposes.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
The course was ideal: I was able to break it down easily into a series of lessons and it allowed for differentiation, both in terms of ability and resources, meaning that all students were involved in active learning.

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

10
of 10
It wasn’t just that the course was engaging (both in terms of film history/theory, but also in relation to practical lessons), but I was also reassured to have expert support on the end of a phone or email. Ed also went above and beyond, by taking part in student interviews as a professional film director and by being a judge in our student film festival.

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

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
The kids really enjoyed the prep school film course.

Brambletye School

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Brambletye School

David Finch

Assistant Head

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

8
of 10
The course looked great and I was really confident that our students would enjoy the experience. I was slightly apprehensive that it would work well digitally, even though the links and resources provided were excellent.

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
Absolutely amazing course! Both staff and students thoroughly enjoyed it and go lots of new skills from it. Even though the weather wasn’t great, that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm the students showed. Cannot wait for next year – the year 7 students are already excited!

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

Yes – the online/digital course was great value for money, especially during these difficult times for schools.

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

8
of 10

Quality of pupil films

8
of 10

Film History

10
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
Absolutely no negatives and the course would be great for any school, any age group. 

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

Just join in the fun and book the course – absolutely fantastic and especially with an Oscars Evening attached to it.

About Brambletye School

Brambletye School is a coeducational day and boarding preparatory school in East Grinstead, West Sussex. It was founded as a small boys’ boarding school in Kent between the world wars. The school moved to West Sussex and had since become coeducational.
 
Combination of traditional values with modern sensibilities makes Brambletye School a very special to be. It enables pupils to thrive as they learn and play, Brambletye’s teachers love their work as they encourage and support and parents feel pride and peace of mind as they see their children flourish and explore their abilities.
Brambletye School cultivated the traditional values of good manners, respect and kindness to all pupils. This is an education which focuses on developing the whole person in a beautiful and historic setting.  Brambletye School have thought hard about how to prepare children for a future which may look quite different from today’s world. School encourages and inspire pupils to be emotionally intelligent and adaptable.
Brambletye show pupils how to be the best people they can be, creatively, academically and physically. We hope that when parents visit the school or when the children tell you about Brambletye, there will be the spirit; the character, the history and the spark that makes Brambletye School different.
At Brambletye pupils have the time and space to explore their abilities, ask questions, develop their interests and their friendships. The children leave Brambletye as confident, happy and well-adjusted young people who work hard, have a love of learning, enjoy drama, games and music and play a part in some of the many societies and hobbies. They are in possession of a solid foundation on which they can build as they progress through the rest of their education.
Brambletye education is focused on the individual. Every child is encouraged to find the area or subject in which they can excel, building their confidence and self-esteem. Much further down the line, School will prepare each child for their chosen senior school. Brambletye School aim to inspire an understanding of the wisdom of the past and the technology of tomorrow’s world and to strive to foster a strong and independent work ethic.
A love of learning. Reading is a cornerstone of life at Brambletye. It is believed that through books Brambletye pupils expand their horizons, develop empathy and improve their attention spans. A Brambletye education will inspire the skill of creative thinking, which will be in much demand across all disciplines, from Science to the Arts.
A sense of community. Brambletye is a school run along family lines and it has a deep sense of sharing and support in each other. Children learn to celebrate other pupils’ success as well as their own and to respect and be kind to those around them. Through the House system, Tutor Groups and Boarding Houses, a culture of looking after each other is developed with children mixing and making friends across age groups. The children’s happiness and security are school’s prime concern.
A sense of self: Children become individuals who are not only talented and high achieving, but who are also generous of spirit, curious about the world and its inhabitants, alive to its possibilities and engaged with their role in it. Their balanced perspective on life allows them to feel at ease with others and happy to be themselves.
Beyond ourselves: We teach children about their role in both local and the wider community and to we aim help them become responsible citizens with an understanding of how they can make a difference to people.

Summer Fields

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Hugh Randolph

Head of Science

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

6
of 10
I was a little anxious because the expertise that YFA always brings to their presentations is a big part of why the sessions are such fun. The presenters have real film-making experience which they share with the children. I am a big fan of Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode but that is not really the same thing!

How satisfied were you with the course – and why?

10
of 10
The day itself ran extremely well – a little bit longer than when the YFA visited. 8.30 to 17.30 with very little slack. We watched the videos on a large, shared screen rather than individually because then I could control the timings and make sure that everyone was on task. This was not something the kids had signed up for – it was imposed upon them by the Leavers’ program so I was very relieved that they all seemed to engage with it so willingly. There was plenty to do and the material was great.

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

10
of 10

I don’t know what it cost – I just ran the day! I have not heard any complaints.

Course rating by categories with comments.

10
of 10

Screen time Vs Practical activity

A good balance. There needs to be some theory and the video clips were short and we had discussions after each one.
10
of 10

Age-appropriateness of content

Our pupils were 13 and the videos did not talk down to them nor were they pitched at too high a level.
8
of 10

Learning new skills

10
of 10

Film History

We all really enjoyed this bit. Lots of nice clips and plenty of interesting factual content.
8
of 10

Fight Choreography

10
of 10

Camera

The camera advice was very clear and well explained.
8
of 10

10-Shot Film Challenge

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

10
of 10
I often mention it to colleagues from other schools and say how much we enjoy it.