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| Did You Know? (version 4.0) |
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| The latest version of the "Did You Know?" film has been updated to reflect new trends, the latest statistics and research from around the globe. Staggering amounts of data now flow around the internet every second, and we all rely on that information in one way or another. This film tells you how. For more information, visit Shift Happens. |
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| Elephants Dream |
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| The story of two strange characters exploring an unpredictable and seemingly infinite machine. The elder, Proog, acts as a tour-guide and protector, happily showing off the sights and dangers of the machine to his initially curious but increasingly skeptical pupil Emo. As their journey unfolds we discover signs that the machine is not all Proog thinks it is, and his guiding takes on a more desperate aspect. (Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution license) |
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| Big Buck Bunny |
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| Big Buck Bunny tells the story of a giant rabbit with a heart bigger than himself. When one sunny day three rodents rudely harass him, something snaps... and the rabbit ain't no bunny anymore! In the typical cartoon tradition he prepares the nasty rodents a comical revenge. (Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution license) |
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| Did You Know? |
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| A thought-provoking film that not only gives an insight into the constant global changing nature of our world, but also asks questions about our future. The film is the basis of the Shift Happens project, and was originally produced to stimulate conversation, and subsequent action, in order to achieve the best possible education for our children. |
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| Education Action Zone |
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| "Education Action Zone" is a music video produced for several Gateshead schools in 2007 during the recording of a song of the same title. The song was recorded as the culmination of work done by the schools and funded by the Education Action Zone project, to celebrate the areas in which the funding had been spent. |
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| Stand Up And Be Counted! |
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| "Stand Up And Be Counted" was written and performed by pupils from Tyne View Community Primary School. The song was entered into the North-East Anti-Bullying Song Competition 2006, where it won very high commendation from the judges, and earned second place. |
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| Education, Education |
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| This music video features the staff and children of Tyne View Community Primary School. The song highlights the importance of a variety of aspects of education and school, as well as considering what would happen if schools were unable to provide education for our children. "Education, Education" was written when Tyne View was threatened by closure due to falling pupil numbers. Sadly, the school did eventually close in July 2007. |
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| The Teams Healthy Living Project |
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| The Teams Healthy Living Project is a grant-funded community outreach project, based in the Teams area of Gateshead. Various activities and events are organised for members of the community, with a strong emphasis on ways to eat healthily and lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Activities are offered for people of all ages, and include aquafit exercise sessions for the elderly, healthy cooking sessions for those with families, and a food cooperative which brings healthy fruit and vegetables literally to people's doors. |
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| PE in the Early Years |
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| An educational look at how one primary school delivers PE to children in the Early Years classes, covering skills taught at nursery, reception, and Key Stage 1. |
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| The Long Island Youth Orchestra of New York |
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| In 2002, the Long Island Youth Orchestra of New York was invited by the Rotary Club to visit Newcastle upon Tyne during the leg of their tour that brought them to Great Britain. The orchestra put on a memorable theatre performance to help the Rotary Club raise money for charity, as well as entertain the audience and give them a night to remember. |
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| Identity |
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| Identity is a 60 second short film featuring landmarks from around the north-east of England. The film poetically questions our identity, even suggesting that the identity of the human race is locked within the collection of man-made landmarks themselves - after all, they are what we will leave behind. |
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| Brain Gym |
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| This showcase film gives an insight into how one Gateshead school adopted Brain Gym exercises to help better connect the learning of their pupils. These exercises are performed daily to help integrate the left and right brains, and grow connections in the brain that help to facilitate the learning process. |
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| School Inclusion: Paul's Story |
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| Paul is autistic. However, he is successfully taught his GCSE subjects alongside his friends in mainstream secondary school. Paul says he finds it easy to fit in and be normal - whatever normal is - and indeed, this remarkable young man comes across as laid back and comfortable with life. This is Paul's story of successful inclusion in a mainstream secondary school. |
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| School Inclusion: Nialle's Story |
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| Shortly after he was born, Nialle's mum was advised by doctors that her son's life-support machines should be switched off. Nialle had developed Cerebral Palsy due to complications when he was born, and medical staff felt he would not survive. This film takes as look at Nialle, who is now 10 years old, to see how he fits in at his primary school. This is a remarkable story of a boy who has fought hard to survive despite his difficulties. |
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| School Inclusion: Katie's Story |
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| Reading difficulties can affect people of all ages, in many different ways. Dyslexia - the name given to a range of specific reading difficulties - has affected Katie since she was at primary school. Now at secondary school, Katie has found a very supportive environment where she can study and learn. We hear from Katie, her mum and teachers about how she is included in mainstream secondary education, and about how she has been helped to cope with her difficulties. |
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| School Inclusion: Ciaran's Story |
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| Johanson-Blizzard Syndrome is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterised by a number of physical and developmental abnormalities. Of the few who suffer from this disease, their life expectancy is not high due to the complicated nature of the condition. This film tells the story of how one primary school has successfully accommodated Ciaran, who suffers from Johanson-Blizzard Syndrome, into the mainstream school. |
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| "Tell Me Why" - The Music Video |
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| See the talented stars of the Starstruck Showgroup in action as they perform their debut music video. This high-energy dance to Supermode's "Tell Me Why" really shows the potential of the Showgroup cast. Aged between 9 and 16 years old, these girls definitely have talent! |
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| The Making of "Tell Me Why" - The Music Video |
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| This programme documents the making of Starstruck Showgroup's 2007 dance music video, "Tell Me Why". We are introduced to the young stars, who share their thoughts on the entertainment business and give us an insight into what is involved in starring in a high-energy dance music video. |
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