Letchworth schools take to our big screen

Last week, we hosted ten Letchworth Garden City schools as they watched a free film to support learning in the classroom.

This is the second year the we’ve taken part in National Schools Film Week and this year, over 1,600 children, teachers and parents visited the cinema; more than double last year’s attendance.

The nationwide initiative, which ran between 13 – 21 October, supports schools with a practical experience which links directly to part of the curriculum.  We treated schoolchildren to films such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2, Animals United and The Lion King.

The event was organised by our Head of Charitable Projects & Partnerships, Alastair Stewart, as part of the Heritage Foundation’s commitment to education and learning. He feels events like this play an important role in supporting local education:
 
“It’s great that we can offer schools the opportunity to extend their learning outside the classroom. Clearly, this practical experience for pupils is a way of mixing the excitement of going to the cinema with their lessons, and they looked to have had a lot of fun.” 

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