Dear Students - The Small Scholars (2023), film still
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Dear Students - The Small Scholars

2023 • School Short
Filmmaker: Old Bar Public School

About this Short Film

#Children #Cognitive Processing Disability #Group #Inclusion #Intellectual Disability #Music #Perception, Viewpoint #School #Song #Teenager Child

Dear Students - The Small Scholars (Old Bar Public School, Australia, 2023) is a school-made short that gently explores how young people experience school and each other. Through moments of music, group interaction and shifting viewpoints, the film reflects on inclusion and the varied ways children process information. It highlights themes such as cognitive processing disability, perception and belonging without assuming a single story. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this work adds a sincere, ground-level perspective from students and teachers. It invites audiences to listen, notice small gestures and consider how schools can make space for every learner.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Category: School Short
Genre: Musical
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Old Bar Public School

Film Transcript

These students, why come to school today These students, with a brand new day Sun is up, the ocean blue Time to learn, time for good news These students, what you come to school to do These students, open up your mind These students, everyday we strive We are here, take it in You can learn anything These students, what you open up your mind These students, what you open up your mind These students, everyday we grow These students, more and more we know We endeavor, we achieve In ourself, we believe These students, what you come to school to do These students, open up your mind These students, everyday we strive We are here, take it in You can learn anything These students, what you open up your mind These students, what you open up your mind

Filmmaker

Old Bar Public School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Old Bar Public School.

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9 comments
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Kate Lester 25/08/2023

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Jemimah Hunter 23/08/2023

Very cool

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Lorene Hare 21/08/2023

Wow...well done to these children and their teachers. Fantastic video clip. Beautiful school at Old Bar..

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Sue Polson 19/08/2023

What a talented group of kids. Awesome work Old Bar Public. True reflection of the of your beautiful little community.

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Col Evans 19/08/2023

Well done dear students of Old Bar A great musical expression of the excellence of your school

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Cecilia Gillman 18/08/2023

Thats AWESOME Congratulations to everyone involved - so proud of the Old Bar School community for its creativity and skills

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Kirsty Davies 17/08/2023

Great job kids Looks like a lot of fun was had while making this

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Francoise Dupen 16/08/2023

This is absolutely beautiful. What a gorgeous song children. It lifts the heart and gives so much joy. Dear students... what an amazing music video thanks for making me so happy today

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Lyndal Forrest 16/08/2023

Loved this film clip The music the school grounds our beautiful beach and what awesome kids Excellent

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