Here and Now: 00.02.1981: Sidney Stringer School

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Summary

Paula Ahluwalia visits Sidney Stringer School and Community College in Coventry.

Year:

1981

Duration:

0:13:40

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Exterior shots of Sidney Stringer School and Community College at Hillfields in Coventry. Paula Ahluwalia talks to the head teacher Alvin Jones about how the school operates. He talks about how they work with the community including allowing adults to join lessons. Views of pupils in class. Interview with teacher Carlton Duncan about the processes involved. The school uses a system of house heads who look after pupils throughout their time at school. Interview with house head Ian McDonald about some of the pupil problems that he has faced. Shots of a meeting of a mothers group in which parents are taught mathmatics and shots of younger children being cared for in a nursery. Interview with a community worker about lessons for parents. Views inside the studio theatre with rehearsals for this year's pantomime, The Wizard of Oz underway. Interview with the drama teacher about an exchange trip with a French school. Final interview with the head teacher about the multi racial make up of the school.


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