We are pleased to present Mr Farrello (St Edmund's College, Australia, 2023). Using humour and a lively group dynamic, this short explores themes around congenital and intellectual disability within a school setting. It offers warm, funny moments that highlight the abilities and everyday experiences of teenagers and young people. Brief and approachable, it complements a program that celebrates diverse voices and creative storytelling. Audiences at Focus on Ability will recognise its upbeat tone and the way it opens a conversation about inclusion, community and belonging in school life. We look forward to audience responses.
Mr. Farrow! This is Brendan, and we made a video of Mr. Farrow by Elevenair. It's a book called The Grappler. By Julie Dorsey. A boy took a stroll in the deep dark wood. A boy saw the girl, and the girl looked good. Where are you going, my Year 7 mouse? Come and have lunch at my Year 8 house. Very, very confident, Year 8. But no, I want to see Mr. Farrow. Oh no, Mr. Farrow. I'm off, the Year 8 said, and goodbye, Year 7, and away she sped. Sue, Year 8, doesn't know. I'm not going to see Mr. Farrow. On went the boy in the deep dark wood. A Year 10 saw the boy, and the boy looked good. Where are you going, my Year 7 mouse? Come and have lunch at my Year 10 house. Very, very confident, Year 10. But no, I want to see Mr. Farrow. Oh no, Mr. Farrow. I'm off, the Year 10 said. Goodbye, Year 7, and away he sped. Sue, Year 10, doesn't know. I'm not going to see Mr. Farrow. A boy took a stroll in the deep dark wood. A Senior saw the boy, and the boy looked good. Where are you going, my Year 7 mouse? Said the Year 11. Come and have lunch at my Year 11 house. Very, very confident, Year 11. But no, I want to see Mr. Farrow. Oh no, Mr. Farrow. I'm off, the Senior said. Goodbye, Year 7, and away he sped. Oh! Who was this teacher who was so tall? Was he going to be friendly at all? Oh help! Oh dear! Oh goodness! Oh no! I think it's the Principal! Mr. Farrow! Hello, Year 7. How are you today? You ever get something in your way? The Year 11 looked up and suddenly saw that everyone was friends after all. So always happy in the deep dark wood, everyone together at school was good. Thank you for watching!
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