Glenwood Public School
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Glenwood Public School is a primary school in the South-Western suburbs of Sydney that is noted for its national and international award-winning movies.
formerly owned by pioneering surgeon Dr Charles Throsby
. It is one of two primary schools in Glenfield.
. Glenwood also has a computer lab which includes a media-centre for the production of movies and music. Lessons are available online at Glenwood’s YouTube channel, Channel Glenwood.
’s Henry V
performed entirely by a Year 3 class. The success of this production lead to a performance of Hamlet
the following year which in turn lead to a feature-length movie adaptation of Macbeth
(1996). Video technology became an increasing component of the stage productions, culminating in a multi-media production of Richard III
in 2000.
In 2004, Glenwood was invited to participate in the inaugural Australian Kid Witness News video program. Glenwood’s movie, The Boy Who Broke Every Rule in the School (2004) won the major prize, with another Glenwood film, Hippies Save the Trees (2004) taking out a technical award for Special Effects. Glenwood won the KWN major prize again in 2005 with Revenge of the Litter (2005). Revenge of the Litter also won the KWN Asia-Pacific Regional Prize that year. Heat It Up: Global Warming (2006) won the KWN major prize in 2006, along with the Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) Award
for Best K-8 Video Film Production in 2007. Time Trial (2005) won Best Film: Environment at the Australian Primary Schools Film Festival. The Sorrow of War (2007) won the Short Sited Film Festival: Youth Award and the ANZAC Day Schools Award for Best Use of Technology and was shortlisted for Tropfest
. The Sorrow of War was also cited by TropJr director Michael Laverty as being instrumental in the creation of that festival. It also was voted Best Australian Film by Kids at the Little Big Shots International Short Film Festival for Kids. Glenwood was also a finalist in the inaugural TropJr with Free Free at Last (2008).
History
The school was officially opened in 1986 but has been operational since 1981. It was constructed on land in GlenfieldGlenfield, New South Wales
Glenfield is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Glenfield is located 40 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government areas of the City of Campbelltown and the City of Liverpool...
formerly owned by pioneering surgeon Dr Charles Throsby
Charles Throsby
Charles Throsby was an Australian explorer, pioneer and parliamentarian. He opened up much new land beyond the Blue Mountains for colonial settlement. He was a grazier, and became a prominent member of New South Wales society.- Early life :...
. It is one of two primary schools in Glenfield.
Technology
Each classroom at the school has an interactive whiteboardInteractive whiteboard
An interactive whiteboard , is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer's desktop onto the board's surface where users control the computer using a pen, finger, stylus, or other device...
. Glenwood also has a computer lab which includes a media-centre for the production of movies and music. Lessons are available online at Glenwood’s YouTube channel, Channel Glenwood.
Movies
In 1993 Glenwood staged a production of ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
’s Henry V
Henry V (play)
Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in approximately 1599. Its full titles are The Cronicle History of Henry the Fifth and The Life of Henry the Fifth...
performed entirely by a Year 3 class. The success of this production lead to a performance of Hamlet
Hamlet
The Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or more simply Hamlet, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601...
the following year which in turn lead to a feature-length movie adaptation of Macbeth
Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607...
(1996). Video technology became an increasing component of the stage productions, culminating in a multi-media production of Richard III
Richard III (play)
Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1591. It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of England. The play is grouped among the histories in the First Folio and is most often classified...
in 2000.
In 2004, Glenwood was invited to participate in the inaugural Australian Kid Witness News video program. Glenwood’s movie, The Boy Who Broke Every Rule in the School (2004) won the major prize, with another Glenwood film, Hippies Save the Trees (2004) taking out a technical award for Special Effects. Glenwood won the KWN major prize again in 2005 with Revenge of the Litter (2005). Revenge of the Litter also won the KWN Asia-Pacific Regional Prize that year. Heat It Up: Global Warming (2006) won the KWN major prize in 2006, along with the Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) Award
ATOM Award
The ATOM Awards are a group of awards offered to Australian and New Zealand "professionals, educators and students", honouring achievements in the making of film, television, multimedia, and from 2007 multi-modal productions....
for Best K-8 Video Film Production in 2007. Time Trial (2005) won Best Film: Environment at the Australian Primary Schools Film Festival. The Sorrow of War (2007) won the Short Sited Film Festival: Youth Award and the ANZAC Day Schools Award for Best Use of Technology and was shortlisted for Tropfest
Tropfest
Tropfest is the world's largest short film festival.Tropfest began in 1993 as a screening for 200 people in a cafe in Sydney but has since become the largest platform for short films in the world. Tropfest Australia takes place in February each year in front of a live audience of approximately...
. The Sorrow of War was also cited by TropJr director Michael Laverty as being instrumental in the creation of that festival. It also was voted Best Australian Film by Kids at the Little Big Shots International Short Film Festival for Kids. Glenwood was also a finalist in the inaugural TropJr with Free Free at Last (2008).