IMPACTS + LEARNINGS

There have been many highlights since the partnership began. The impacts of the partnership have been far reaching. Not only have the children learned about different jobs and acquired practical skills, they have become more engaged with reading again.

clearly taken a real pride in what they’ve achieved.

Headteacher, Julie Dinwoodie recounted recently that a health project saw the pupils respond in different ways – writing, drawing and making stop motion films. Pupils who have been part of the programme are able to confidently make a film as their creative response to different school challenges which is a significant outcome of the partnership.

‘The class had become quite disengaged with literacy. It is difficult to find a book that we have access to that they all enjoy; they all have such diverse taste. The use of film really sparked an interest in them, especially animation…there has been a marked improvement in their literacy with detail in writing, analysing skills and their IT skills.’

The children have grown in confidence, they have acquired a broader outlook about the kinds of jobs that exist as well as learning new skills. They’ve worked co-operatively together to solve problems, to create artwork and make films. They have

Special key events which have taken place include an open community screening hosted in the cinema to share a silhouette animation ‘The Mermaid’ made by the children inspired by a local folktale. Each screening was introduced by a group of pupils who took to the stage to speak to the audience and proudly shared details of all the different creative processes involved.

Cromarty Film festival 2023 opened on 24th March 2023 with the whole primary school enjoying a cinematic experience together. This was a perfect launch to the Festival!