Report On Film Club Screening Session 19

Date of Screening: 15.02.2018

Classes: IV and V

No. of Students Present: 64

Anchors: Class IX

Film Screened :

• Team Work
• Never Give up
• Motherhood is hard
• Japanese school

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Never leave our parents and come alone
• Handicap is not a disadvantage
• Be courageous and never give up till the end when there is a problem
• Do not hurt anyone
• Try to do things that we can on our own and not depend on others or parents

Impression (Teacher Observer):

It was surprising to hear how interpretations differ, especially one child was able to convert the negative thought (Lion chasing the Bear) as positive – "Lion is pushing the small one so that it goes running to its mom".

The anchors also handled it well by not influencing with their opinion. On the whole, an interesting session and primary students really show 100% involvement which is commendable.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 18

Date of Screening: 09.02.2018

Classes: VI, VII and VIII

No. of Students Present: 15

Anchors: Class IX

Film Screened :

• Story of an Eagle - A Very Motivational Story
• Whale story
• I am the Change

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Change is required and it has to start from us
• Opinions differ and hence change to come from within
• Motivating ourselves will give confidence to change for the better

Impression (Teacher Observer):

The anchors asked relevant question like, “You are going in a car with your family following traffic rules but, a policeman stops your car and asks for money for deviating traffic rules, will you pay the fine”? so discussion based on this were very interesting and the anchors were able to handle the doubts and shared their views too.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 17

Date of Screening: 02.02.2018

Classes: IX

No. of Students Present: 20

Anchors: Class IX

Film Screened :

• Men of Honor (scenes)
• Chotu

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Determination is the key to success
• Think ahead
• There is something to learn from everyone ( the tresspasser learn from the small boy chotu )

Impression (Teacher Observer):

Students showed great enthusiasm especially for the movie Chotu where a small boy plans well about his future even at the time of difficulty. This clearly shows there is no age bar and we can learn anything from anyone. The anchors also did a good job by asking open ended questions. On the whole, an interesting session.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 16

Date of Screening: 18.01.2018

Classes: IV and V

No. of Students Present: 73

Anchors: Class XI

Film Screened :

• Honesty always pays
• Friendship
• We value lives
• Trip to village

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Spend time with family and friends
• Alwaystry to be honest
• Be compassionate towards animals

Impression (Teacher Observer):

Students showed great enthusiasm especially for the movie a trip to the village. Their interpretation was totally different and interesting to listen too. Even though the movie’s motive was to understand the value of money, but children's interpretation was about spending time with family. This clearly shows people think differently and the anchors also did a good job by asking open ended questions. On the whole, an interesting session.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 15

Date of Screening: 28.11.17

Classes: IX and X

No. of Students Present: 11

Anchors: Class XI Students

Film Screened :

• I am the change
• Clouds and babies
• Professor

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Clouds and babies – heart touching movie
• No one superior or inferior
• Everything is equal in this world

Impression (Teacher Observer):

Clouds and babies movie was very much liked by the Students. The film Professor was humorous and did convey a message. In the course of their discussion, they discovered that science cannot be applied in all instances. On the whole, interactive session and students were eager to learn new things.

One student suggested to screen humorous movies in between.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 13

Date of Screening: 10.11.17

Classes: IV and V

No. of Students Present: 46

Anchors: Class Xii Students

Film Screened :

• Paadam
• Muyal Aaamai
• Story of a Poorman
• Ice Cream

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Share and care
• Litter free class room
• Patience will lead to success

Impression (Teacher Observer):

Children were able to comprehend well the value of helping others in need. The Muyal Aamai story was slightly boring for them since all know the story well. The Paadam short film was really worthy. They were able to relate their birthdays and how children litter the school campus with chocolate wrappers. The movie had kindled the sense of keeping surrounding clean in them.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 12

Date of Screening: 13.10.17

Classes: IX & X

No. of Students Present: 19

Anchors: Class Xii Students

Film Screened :

• Impossible
• Be a Human
• Inspirational – Derek ( never give up)
• Nanba

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Determination is the key
• Motivation ian move mountains
• Jealousy is very poisonous

Impression (Teacher Observer):

• Good people will do only good to others – it takes time to understand. Better we realize it late than never
• Learn to love animals too and Help the needy and by doing so we will get content in life
• Parents motivate children at hard times and become a friend too ( Never give up Athlete story)

Report On Film Club Screening Session 11

Date of Screening: 10.10.17

Classes: IV & V

No. of Students Present: 53

Anchors: Ms. Rashi & Ms. Krishnaveni

Film Screened :

• I Love to have an helicopter
• Dr APJ Abdul Kalam - designing a fighter
• Dinner of my life

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Adjust and live
• Patriotism should be in our blood
• Hard work required to achieve our dreams
• Be content with what you have

Impression (Teacher Observer):

• Children were keen to watch A P J’s stories and were able to comprehend well. Most liked movie – Designing a fighter

Report On Film Club Screening Session 10

Date of Screening: 29.08.17

Classes: IX & X

No. of Students Present: 15

Anchors: Class Xii Students

Film Screened :

• Idukkan
• Messi's life
• Shoes

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Never lose hope
• Help the needy
• Lying for a good cause is okay
• Learn to prioritize things

Impression (Teacher Observer):

• Students were able to relate real life incidents with respect to the movie Idukkan ( how telling lies is ok when something good is being done to others)
• Weigh the pros and cons and take decisions
• Help the needy and by doing so we will get content in life
• Learn to accept the practicality in life
• Sometimes elders learn a lot from children (the shoes movie)

Report On Film Club Screening Session 9

Date of Screening: 26.08.17

Classes: VI,VII & V III

Anchors: Mrs. Vandana (Since half working day declared for class XI and XII students who were supposed to anchor the session)

No. of Students Present: 23

Film Screened :

• Clever Son
• Colour Meen
• Don't lie

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Jealously is the cause for all evils (the students related the movie colour meen with a few incidents in the class)
• Jealously arises when we are ignored (they spoke about teacher – student relationship / partiality)
• As we sow, so you reap ( clever son)
• A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 8

Date of Screening: 10.07.17

Classes: XI - XII

Anchors: Class XII Students

No. of Students Present: 20

Film Screened :

• Impossible
• Joyce
• Open doors

Students' discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Never give up
• Treat everyone equally
• Life is how you view it

Impression (Teacher Observer)

• Teenagers to avoid Gadgets and concentrate on physical fitness
• Life is your mirror, if you are happy, others too will look happy
• Grand Parents are precious and so are their memories
• Treat Everyone equally

Report On Film Club Screening Session 7

Date of Screening: 21.07.17

Classes: IX & X

Anchors: Class XII Students

Film Screened :

• Vicky
• Give
• The most beautiful moment of Rio 2016

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Understand other’s feelings
• Winning doesn’t matter
• Happiness is when we make others happy
• There is nothing called part freedom

Impression (Teacher Observer)

The children became emotional after watching the movie ‘Give’. The anchors were able to bring out their emotions by asking them open ended questions like

• What would you have done if you were in... ...?

Healthy discussion among the children about the movie Rio....

Report On Film Club Screening Session 6

Date of Screening: 14.07.17

Classes: IV & V

Anchors: Mrs. Rashi and Mrs. Krishnaveni

Film Screened :

• Akbar - Birbal - Learn to be Honest
• Oru Pasuvin Kadhai

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Be honest
• Do not lie
• Love each other
• Keep up our promise
• Do not cheat others

Impression (Teacher Observer)

The Children became emotional after watching the movie ‘Oru Pasuvin Kadhai’ and it had its effect till the end. The students participated well in the discussions held by the teachers. They articulated well on the importance of being honest. From their expressions and emotions, it was evident that the movie pasuvin kadhai put the children on to the thinking mode.

Note: This session was anchored by the teacher observer since the council had Investiture practice.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 5

Date of Screening: 10.07.17

Classes: VI - VIII

Anchors: Class XII Students

Film Screened :

• 1 mark : Share, care and Joy
• I love to have a helicopter

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Be responsible for your actions
• Respect your parent’s emotions
• Share whatever you can
• Be grateful with what you have

Impression (Teacher Observer)

The children spoke about ‘Father Character’ in the movie 1 mark. Initially at the start of the discussion they didn’t like him but later they arrived at the point that he was different in his own way and both father and mother are only caring for the child. When the anchors started their discussion they participated well. They also shared their similar experiences at home with parents. The share and care concept reached them well which was very evident from the incidents they were quoting from their lives.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 4

Date of Screening: 04.07.17

Classes: VI - VIII

Anchors: Class XII Students

Film Screened :

• Obey your Parents
• Am I the Change
• Short film on Empathy

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Take up the advice given by parents
• Put yourself into other’s shoes
• Other’s happiness is our happiness
• Sacrifice for your family

Impression (Teacher Observer)

The children were little playful initially. But when the anchors started their discussion they participated well. They also shared their real time experiences at home with parents. Through the discussions and the statements made by the students, it was quite evident that an ignite of thinking has triggered in them with respect to obeying the parents.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 3

Date of Screening: 30.06.17

Classes: XI and XII

Anchors: Class XII Students

Film Screened :

• At age of 17, she was rejected from college
• Sorry
• Elevator
• Too quick to judge

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects:

• Never give up
• Learn to apologize for your mistakes
• The other side of the grass is always green
• Appearances are deceptive

Impression (Teacher Observer)

Not much sharing happened in the session. Only a few were involved in the discussions. The anchors’ sharing of points on constructive and destructive emotions were well appreciated by the audience.

The sharing of thoughts was in mono syllables but it was very evident from their body language and expression that they liked the films.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 1

Date of Screening: 21.06.17

Classes: IX & X

Anchors: Class XII Students

Film Screened : ONCE UPON A LIE

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects :

• Not to lie for silly things
• Parents might lose trust
• Exploiting the good nature of parents
• Telling a lie becomes a reason for guilt

Impression (Teacher Observer)

Students viewed the film intently. The film was age appropriate and dealt with real time problems which children would come across. It provided a lot of scope for thinking and self correction. Students sharing benefitted each other and built a strong value base. In the course of their discussion, they discovered that one lie would lead to another and it is good to abstain from the same.

The anchors facilitated the session well and brought the group together towards building their own value systems. Student anchors facilitated friendly transactions, shared their own experiences and this brought about better participation.

Report On Film Club Screening Session 2

Date of Screening: 21.06.17

Classes: IV & V

Anchors: Class XII Students

Film Screened : MY SHOES AND THE SHINER

Students’ discussion circled around the following aspects :

• Be happy with what we have
• Not to be greedy
• Give the people what they deserve

Impression (Teacher Observer)

Students viewed the film with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Especially the Shiner Movie impressed them a lot. The film was age appropriate and thought provoking. Students sharing benefitted each other and built a strong value base. In the course of their discussion, they discovered that hard work pays and being honest gives immense satisfaction.

The anchors facilitated the session well and their open ended questions provoked the thought process in the young ones. Student anchors facilitated friendly transactions and the little ones were quite happy to share their experiences with them.