MicMacs

S3 and S4 French pupils visited the Odeon Cinema Ayr to see a free showing of the film MicMacs as part of Film Education Week. The film is a satire on the world arms trade and was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Although the film deals with a serious issue, the story has many hilarious and bizarre episodes. The visit was a great success and enjoyed very much by pupils and staff.

Toy Story 3

All S1 pupils visited the Odeon Cinema in Ayr to see Toy Story 3 as part of the Film Education week. The film reinforces the themes of friendship and belonging which have been the focus of their PSE classes.

Prisoner of the Inquisition

The S2 Media group have finished filming their competition entry ‘The Prisoner of the Inquisition’ and are now editing their film. The film will be submitted to the author Theresa Breslin and Random Books by the 3rd June. We wish them luck in the competition.

Coraline trip

On Friday 30th October all S1 pupils will be visiting the Odeon Cinema in Ayr as part of National Schools Film Week. The pupils will see a screening of Coraline, which is an ideal film for the study of camera angles, and shot types, which will help pupils’ with their understanding of media techniques.

Film Show

On Tuesday 4th November all S1 pupils will be visiting the Odeon Cinema in Ayr as part of National Schools Film Week. The pupils will see a screening of W.A.L.L.I.E. which is an ideal film for the study of camera angles and shot types which will help pupils’ understanding of media techniques