About this Short Film
This short film from St Clair Public School, Australia, offers a warm glimpse into young people learning and working in a cafe setting. Made in 2019, the film highlights themes of cooking, group activity and practical skills, and features children and teenagers with cognitive processing and intellectual disabilities. It celebrates everyday achievement and shared effort without relying on spectacle. Simple, honest moments show the rhythms of school life and the pride that comes with learning new tasks. As part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Fri-Yay Cafe joins other works that showcase the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability.
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Congratulations. I Am inspired that you All can cook the way you are and what recipe you think about is very incredible Cooking Talents. I Adore you All how you All inspired by me . You All Amazing and very incredible how you All can cook . Weldone
What a wonderful activity for the children to be able to take part in to increase their confidence and of course their cooking skills.I was very impressed with how comfortable they appeared in front of the camera. From just looking through your newsletterI am amazed at what your school has to offer your students.Congratulations
My Grandson Jayden is part of the group doing the cooking He really enjoys every fridayand I am so proud of his achievements in the kitchen. All the boys have great fun and have been taught a great skill. Thank You to the Teachers and Staff at StClair Public School.
Hi we loved your film about your cafe. What a great idea. We would love to come to your cafe but we live too far away. Your food looks lovely. From the Bayfield Shutter Bugs.
An amazing idea for all schools to think about . Children of school age learning about the skills of cooking and hygiene
St Clair PS should be congratulated on this fantastic program good luck to all concerned.Teachers must be so proud of their students
Fantastic work What great little chefs
Well done St Clair Public I really support this creative initiative. It is something we all encourage our children to learn and have this life skill that boost their confidence.
The cafe is a great program that St Clair Public has running my son was in the unit a few years ago and when he was there the cafe was introduced then. The cafe is a terrific way in teaching the kids life skills and it is giving them all confidence It is great that the cafe is still up and running the school can be proud of helping these kids develop life long skills.
What a fabulous initiative from the school and teachers and such tremendous effort for the boys. You are doing not just your parents and the school proud but our whole suburb Im so pleased to see such a supportive program helping ensure you develop exceptional life skills and have the best chance at life. I hope I get to try some of your creations one day Keep up the great work boys
What a great program at the school Lucky teachers to get such great meals to order for lunch - very special
That just made my heart melt Beautiful children being taught such important life skills. Congratulations to their teachers and the school for developing such a wonderful program. You certainly have my vote
I miss working with you guys. You have my vote
An amazing idea for all schools to think about . Children of school age learning about the skills of cooking and hygiene which sadly is lost these days due to many parents having to go to work . You must be so proud of your special needs class who not only took orders prepared and cooked the meals then served and delivered them to the teachers Amazing totally Amazing . I hope the school my Great Grandson attends dose this when he is able . Your school should be very proud of what you are achieving . THANK YOU ALL
What darlings amazing cooksvery clean and happy made me smile .
Absolutely amazing work guys I wish I could visit your Fri-Yay Caf. The food you create look super yummy. Good on you all
Wow Did not realise such a wonderful program is being done in our schools. Congratulations to all of the kids the teachers and the parents and families. Thank you for sharing. XxxOf course votedGood Luck.
Fri Yay Cafe you guys are Awesome Looking forwards to Pumpkin Soup Tomorrow..You all have my vote
What a great film ...thanks for sharing...
My heart just burst The support unit at this school is amazing. My wonderful nephew Corey has taught me so much about life. Since moving to this school he has exceeded in everything he does All the boys on the video are shining stars