A free taste of movie magic

SCHOOLCHILDREN can explore the world of movies as National Schools’ Film Week celebrates its 17th birthday.

Children across St Helens will join thousands across the UK who can watch blockbuster films free of charge.

The aim of the festival is to support classroom teaching through links to their curriculum, related to individual films.

Kicking off this week, Cineworld on Chalon Way will be hosting the event, which will see 2,500 screenings in 570 cinemas across the UK.

Teachers can book their free tickets online at national schoolsfilmweek.org.

The programme is as follows:

  • Thursday, October 18 – Hugo
  • Friday, October 19 – We Bought A Zoo
  • Monday, October 22 – Puss In Boots
  • Tuesday, October 23 – The Hunger Games
  • Wednesday, October 24 – The Woman in Black
  • Thursday, October 25 – Rango [PG, 107]
  • Friday, October 26 – Dr Seuss’ The Lorax (sensory impaired)

Comments(5)

Atherton says...
1:52pm Sat 20 Oct 12

Wow what a fantastic idea, offer for all the children in st Helen's, pity they cannot access it due to , wait for it school being on holiday.

frankly says...
8:46pm Sat 20 Oct 12

think Atherton you will find that its because they are on holiday they CAN see them

susan23 says...
3:30pm Mon 22 Oct 12

No, the films are just for schools to take children too. However, if you check the website, then the films are available, in this area, after the half-term holiday.

keepitreel says...
8:45am Tue 23 Oct 12

can they take their own sweets and drinks in,i took my niece there and they had a bouncer checking bags and pockets for sweets!!!!!!!

Atherton says...
12:13pm Thu 25 Oct 12

frankly wrote:
think Atherton you will find that its because they are on holiday they CAN see them
Frankly!

, I checked with the education department before I posted ,

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