Letchworth schools take to the big screen

Last week, ten Letchworth Garden City schools watched a free film at Broadway Cinema to support learning in the classroom. This is the second year the independent cinema, owned and managed by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, has taken part in National Schools Film Week. This year, over 1,600 children, teachers and parents visited the cinema; more than double last year’s attendance.

The nationwide initiative, which ran between 13 – 21 October, supports schools with a practical experience which links directly to part of the curriculum.  Schoolchildren were treated to films such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2, Animals United and The Lion King.

Alastair Stewart, the Heritage Foundation’s Head of Charitable Projects & Partnerships, feels events like this play an important role in supporting local education:
 
“It’s great that we can offer schools the opportunity to extend their learning outside the classroom. Clearly, this practical experience for pupils is a way of mixing the excitement of going to the cinema with their lessons, and they looked to have had a lot of fun.”