About this Short Film
Just say Hello (Claremont Special School, Australia, 2018) offers a warm, unassuming glimpse into young people navigating school life. Rather than a conventional narrative, the short film highlights moments of friendship, group belonging and the role of sport for teenagers with intellectual disability. Shot and presented with care, it invites audiences to notice small gestures, shared laughter and everyday teamwork. This piece sits comfortably within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, which celebrates the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. A gentle and honest contribution, it reminds us that connection and inclusion are part of school life for many young people.
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Film Transcript
He claps his hands and he'd say hello like this: "Hi." I've known Brad for thirteen years, ever since he first started here in new one.
He's always been very brave. Mason likes to feel my arm and stuff, and also Bradley. Mason likes to touch my hand. What's it look like? He does — he does, like he does do it like that.
She waves and his plants, and he clapped his hands.
My name is Mandy Schroeder. I know Brad's through Special Olympics. I do support work for it. I'll be doing it for six months and I just come along and help him out and give him a helping hand and encourage him to get in and play football. Pads are very friendly buoyant; you can see it by what he does with the football and he's always saying how it... Oh everyone every week.
So originally management school when I was working as a tech chure. Now I drive into dancing every Tuesday. Whenever my phone rings I'm in the car on the Bluetooth. Red starts waving at the speaker; he can hear it here next to his leg. It's just his way and he keeps on making noises to me until I tell the personal to find the Brad saying hello and they've gotta say "later Brad." Many songs waiting but let's get away with it, speaker thanks, where is this one time?
They were doing some freestyle dancing in a circle and each person had to do a different or just their own thing. Brad's figured out this twerking thing but he does it and it's just layers. I'd never seen it before; I've been dancing with him for quite a long time and yet no one had seen it and then distract everyone.
Freddy Mason talks me to sit down next to it. How does he do that? How does he do that? Like, like grabbing my hand and take me to the seat. I'm going now to the point of the season. Yes, pray. Mason sometimes points, rather is nice and respectful, and also here's money, and he is — he is a great person.
And I have done you have a good future. And you have — I know I've day you have it day you will have a time of your life.
Filmmaker
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What a gorgeous video
Well done Claremont Special School - great demonstration by Brads genuine smile to bring a smile on the faces of others.
I was one of the educators that taught Bradley at Churchill Which was known as playhouse back then. We raised funds for his first communicator the mogo . We were so proud of Bradley and how much he was developing while there. We surprised him with His first bike the same one as the centres as he loved riding it so much. Bradley your cheekiness your smiles and certainly your hello waving is something I will always hold dear too m my heart. So proud if toy Buddy Look how much you have grown
Alan Saunderson you have a beautiful soul. Hello
Little gem of a film
So inspiring What an amazing bunch of kids. Infectious smiles and great attitudes towards life Thanks Big Al
Thanks for that beautiful story Allan It was very inspirational- Im proud of everything you and Tania do at Claremont
What an inspirational clip. Brad's smile lights everyone up. Well done.
The video showcases Brads enthusiasm and outgoing personality very well. A hello is always welcome and Brad shows how much pleasure it brings himself and others.
Incredible job putting this film together. Hats off to Claremont's teachers for their compassion and to the students for their indomitable courage. Well done.
Just say hello is pure joy to watch thankyou for putting this together.
Just saying hello to Brad a happy young fellow who naturally inspires othe.Brads attitude to others is certainly catching. It would be good to seet others To slow from their areas of importance momentarily and just say hello to others.
Well done Claremont Special. Great job on capturing Brad's excitement and enthusiasm. Brad is always happy and outgoing
Brads ability to say hello and get another persons attention is captured beautifully in this film. It is an honour and a pleasure to have the opportunity to chat have a joke and engage with Brad each week. I think all the kids enjoy having him around too
What a great film focussing on the power of connection with a message to us all to take the time to stop and say hello. Great work everyone for putting this together.
Brad is a valued member of our school community. Awesome video Brad
Brilliant
Brad is an awesome guy. We are lucky to have him and so many other students that don't shy away from displaying their abilities on a daily basis.
What a great video of Brad and awesome commentary from Lachlan. Sometimes it is great to look up and just say hello. You make my day Brad