Welcome to Henbury School

About this Short Film

Welcome to Henbury School (Henbury School, Australia, 2023) joins the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival as a short, observant portrait of school life. Rather than a plot-driven story, it spotlights themes of group learning, skills development and the everyday experiences of teenagers with intellectual disability. The film lets audiences see students at school and the routines and relationships that shape their days. Presented with care, it contributes to the festival’s aim of celebrating ability, achievement and inclusion. Recommended for viewers interested in education, disability representation and community stories that invite reflection and conversation.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Henbury School

Film Transcript

Hi, my name is Roman and I go to Henbury School in Darwin. Henbury School is a special school which provides education and amazing opportunities for all our students. In this film we want to show you all our awesome facilities and the work opportunities that we have. Hi, my name is Casey, I also go to Henbury School. I am going to show you our op shop and cafe. Students get to do work training here to learn skills for future jobs. Students can also complete vet courses at our school. Hi my name is Shantae, I go to Henbury School. Our students have organised a basketball competition between staff and students. This comp is run by students. It gets very competitive. Hi my name is Creepy, I'm 13 years old. Hi my name is Dennis and I'm 13 years old. Hi my name is Steven and I'm 14 years old. We are students from Henbury School in Dunelph. We're going to show you a tour of our school. And show you our favourite classes and activities. This is our woodwork class where we design builds and learn skills to work with wood. Cooper and Dennis are using the bikes to learn how to ride safely. Don't forget your helmets. At recess we hang out at the playground. What I like about the playground is the trampoline. This is my favourite spot. What I like about the playground is the climbing rope. Before we head to the basketball court. Thank you for watching. Goodbye from us at Henbury School. Goodbye. This will make it in. Henbury School will continue to be a standout specialist school and continue to help students be the best person they can be. www.henburyschool.ac.uk

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