National Schools Film Week

Rich Mix is hosting the following two screenings for primary pupils as part of National Schools Film Week. The screenings are open to all schools and are FREE of charge. Both films will be introduced by Thalia Cassimatis, Education Officer for Rich Mix.

Kirikou the Sorceress
Wed 22 October | Screen 1 | 10.00am – 11.30am
FREE entry
Level: Key Stage 2
Subject: Geography, Literacy
A West African story, Kirikou is a very special young boy, born with the ability to speak and walk; he may also be the only hope of lifting a great curse from his village.

The Little Polar Bear 2
Thurs 23 October | Screen 1 | 10.00am – 11.30am
FREE entry
Level: Key Stages 1 & 2
Subject: Literacy, Geography, Science, Environmental Studies, PSHE, Citizenship
Scheming older polar bears Brutus, Boris and Bert are fed up of Caruso, the singing penguin, and decide to send him on a southbound train far away from the North Pole. Little Polar Bear Lars and his friend Robby dash to his rescue…

To book tickets for these films, call Film Education on 020 7439 4880.

National Schools Film Week

Rich Mix is hosting the following screening for secondary and post 16 students as part of National Schools Film Week. The screening is open to all schools and FE colleges and is FREE of charge. The film will be introduced by Thalia Cassimatis, Education Officer, Rich Mix.

Catch a Fire
Tue 21 October | Screen 1 | 10.00am – 12.00pm
FREE entry
Level: Key Stage 4 and Post-16
Subject: Film and Media Studies, Politics, History
This political thriller is based on the real-life story of Patrick Chamusso, and spans the years from turbulent 1980s South Africa to the present day. Patrick is an apolitical soccer fan, until the government brutalizes him and his wife and he is shocked into action.

To book tickets for these films, call Film Education on 020 7439 4880.

In the Shadows of Senghor
Wed 22 October | Venue 2
10.00am – 12.30pm and 1.00pm – 3.30pm
£5 per student; accompanying adults admitted FREE of charge

Level: Key Stages 3, 4 & 5
Subject: English, Dance, Drama and Humanities

These performance and theatre workshops for Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 students will explore the concepts of identity and cultural heritage using the poetry of Senegalese politician and poet Leopold Sedar Senghor.

Students will be introduced to a different approach of theatre-making and will explore ways in which poetry can be translated into physical theatre and dance. The workshops will offer students the chance to express their opinions on issues of identity and will encourage them to enhance their creativity and confidence through self-expression. Students will have the opportunity to choreograph their own short performances which will be showcased at the end of the workshop.

Director and performance artist Tonny Ajoup will lead the sessions together with percussionist David Naylor.

Please note there is a maximum capacity of 30 students per workshop.

Africa’s Hope workshops
Thu 27 and Fri 28 November | Venue 1
10.00am – 12.00pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
These education workshops are for schools and colleges in Tower Hamlets only and are FREE of charge.

Level: Key Stages 3 & 4 and Post-16
Subject: Humanities, Citizenship, PSHE, Music, Art and Drama

The Aegis Trust and Mashirika present Africa's Hope – high-impact stories of survival of genocide in Rwanda alongside the incredible energy and irresistible rhythms of live African dance and drumming.

These engaging and active workshops with full cast involvement combine image, theatre, drumming and singing for students aged 11 - 18.

Each workshop begins with an introductory talk and discussion on understanding genocide led by Hope Azeda, Artistic Director of Mashirika. Adult cast members lead the workshops, dividing the students into groups for either singing or drama and movement. Younger cast members interact with students and join in the workshops as support in each group. The importance of the relationship and trust between actors and students is continually emphasised. The workshops demonstrate the portrayal of sensitive real-life stories through the performing arts.

The power of these workshops encourages students to develop empathy and understanding of the implications and consequences of racism and prejudice.

Please note there is a maximum capacity of 30 students per workshop.
A teachers' pack will be available to accompany these workshops.