Anson Film Festival 2022

Pigeons by Zekiah

It's the 2022 Anson Film Festival and this year the staff and children were challenged to notice nature and capture it on film. Which film is your favourite?

Red Flowers by Zehra

It's the 2022 Anson Film Festival and this year the staff and children were challenged to notice nature and capture it on film. Which film is your favourite?

Leaf Thrower

It's the 2022 Anson Film Festival and this year the staff and children were challenged to notice nature and capture it on film. Which film is your favourite?

Crunchy Leaves by Yuften

It's the 2022 Anson Film Festival and this year the staff and children were challenged to notice nature and capture it on film. Which film is your favourite?

The Sound of Rain by Verona

It's the 2022 Anson Film Festival and this year the staff and children were challenged to notice nature and capture it on film. Which film is your favourite?

Riverside by Sulaiman

It's the 2022 Anson Film Festival and this year the staff and children were challenged to notice nature and capture it on film. Which film is your favourite?

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National Storytelling Week

Ms Daly reads I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen

As part of National Storytelling Week, Ms Daly shares one of her favourite stories by Jon Klassen. It's a story of few words but lots of great messages. Enjoy.

Miss Garcia reads La oruga muy hambrienta (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)

For National Storytelling Week Miss Garcia shares The Very Hungry Caterpillar in Spanish. It's a story that many of you know, so follow along and see if you can work out the spanish words for the days of the week and the fruits the caterpillar eats.

Mrs Diksson reads Eric by Shaun Tan

Mrs Diksson reads Eric, by Shaun Tan. Eric is a foreign exchange student who comes to live with a typical suburban family. Although everyone is delighted with the arrangement, cultural misunderstandings ensure, beginning with Eric's insistence on sleeping in a pantry cupboard rather than a specially prepared guest room.

Miss Manandhar reads Ruby's Worry

Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? Listen to Miss Manandhar read this wonderful story.

Mr Waters performs The knight whose armour didn't squeak

Mr Waters shares this A.A. Milne poem about the wisest knight in Appledore, Sir Thomas Tom.

Mrs Mendoza reads My Two Grannies by Floella Benjamin

Alvina has two grannies who she loves with all her heart. Grannie Vero is from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Grannie Rose is from the north of England. When Alvina's parents go away on holiday, both the grannies move in to Alvina's house to look after her. But the two grannies want to do different things, eat different food, play different games and tell different stories. The grannies get crosser and crosser with each other, but Alvina thinks of a way they can do all the things their own way so the gra

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Anson Film Festival Showcase 2021

Film Festival: The Results

In our final assembly of the term we reveal the results of the 2021 Anson Film Festival.

Film Festival: Disney

In the final showcase of the 2021 Anson Film Festival, the children were challenged to recreate a scene from a Disney film. The results are another example of creativity, collaboration and some excellent use of technology.

Film Festival: Catch

The third challenge in the 2021 Anson Film Festival sees the children use slow motion to catch something that can't be caught. Which class will be triumphant in this challenge?

Film Festival: Sporting Moments

In the second challenge of the Anson Film Festival, each class recreated a famous sporting moment. Which of these moments do you remember?

Film Festival: Posters

The 2021 Film Festival Showcase kicks off with the Poster Challenge. The pupils from Nursery to Year 6 were challenged to recreate a poster or scene from a famous film. The responses are packed with creativity, ingenuity and clever uses of technology. Which is your favourite?

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Film Festival: One Minute Challenge 2021

Windy Garden

As part of the 2021 Anson Film Festival we challenged the pupils to find something in Brent to capture on film in just 60 seconds. It could be a view, a place, an event or something personal. This is our living history.

Sports Centre

As part of the 2021 Anson Film Festival we challenged the pupils to find something in Brent to capture on film in just 60 seconds. It could be a view, a place, an event or something personal. This is our living history.

Duck Pond

As part of the 2021 Anson Film Festival we challenged the pupils to find something in Brent to capture on film in just 60 seconds. It could be a view, a place, an event or something personal. This is our living history.

Pussycat

As part of the 2021 Anson Film Festival we challenged the pupils to find something in Brent to capture on film in just 60 seconds. It could be a view, a place, an event or something personal. This is our living history.

Green Water

As part of the 2021 Anson Film Festival we challenged the pupils to find something in Brent to capture on film in just 60 seconds. It could be a view, a place, an event or something personal. This is our living history.

Reflection

As part of the 2021 Anson Film Festival we challenged the pupils to find something in Brent to capture on film in just 60 seconds. It could be a view, a place, an event or something personal. This is our living history.

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Anson Film Festival Showcase 2020

The Film Festival Showcase

Throughout the month of November the children at Anson created some amazing film content in 5 challenges. This is a small showcase of their work.

The Results Show: Anson Film Festival 2020

It's been an incredible week showcasing the work of the staff and children at Anson Primary School. Here are the results of the 2020 Anson Film Festival.

Friday: Festival Flix

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children were challenged to recreate a scene from a popular movie. Best film wins! This is the showcase of the 15 fabulous films submitted during the festival. Friday: The Film Festival Results

Thursday: Taking it slowly

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children were challenged to make themselves look cool in slow motion. Coolest film wins! This is the showcase of the 15 surprising films submitted during the festival. The winners will be announced on Friday after the final showcase. Coming up: Friday: The Film Challenge

Wednesday: The one where we went back in time

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children were challenged to reenact a moment from history using the power of film. uMost accurate reenactment wins! This is the showcase of the 15 surprising films submitted during the festival. The winners will be announced on Friday after the final showcase. Coming up: Thursday: Slow Motion Friday: The Film Challenge

Tuesday: The One with Surprises

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children were challenged to place something underneath a sheet and reveal it. Most surprising thing wins! This is the showcase of the 15 surprising films submitted during the festival. The winners will be announced on Friday after the final showcase. Coming up: Wednesday: Reenact History Thursday: Slow Motion Friday: The Film Challenge

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Film Festival: One Minute Challenge 2020

Anson Film Festival: One Minute Challenge

During Autumn half term the children and staff at Anson looked at the world around them through through a lens. Inspired by the early filmmaking techniques of the Lumiere Brothers the school community gathered a picture of life in 2020. The camera couldn't move. The film could only last one minute. But how did they see the world around them? This is a quick glimpse of some of the amazing films.

Adam

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children and staff of Anson capture the world around them in exactly one minute

An Autumn Morning by George

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children and staff of Anson capture the world around them in exactly one minute.

A Funny Story

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children and staff of Anson capture the world around them in exactly one minute.

Apron

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children and staff of Anson capture the world around them in exactly one minute.

Autumn Walk by Yuften

As part of the Anson Film Festival the children and staff of Anson capture the world around them in exactly one minute.

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Whole School Assemblies 2021 to 2022

22. The Hive of Creativity

In this assembly we explore what 'the hive of creative thinkers' means and where in nature we see it. We also visit Waddesdon Manor to see a hive or creativity in action.

21 - Collaboration

In this assembly we look back at a very special weekend and begin to recruit our Eco-Engineers who are going to help us reach our carbon neutrality by 2030.

20. Relationships and Independence

In this assembly we look at how relationships can actually help us be more independent by taking a trip to the zoo!

19. Easter Egg Hunt - Where were the eggs?

Get ready to discover where the Easter Eggs were hiding!

18. TT Rockstars (February Results)

The children in Highbury bring you the TT Rockstars results for February.

17. Easter Egg Results

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Whole School Assemblies 2020 to 2021

45. Loose Change Lunchtime

The children in Year 6 share all the stalls available this year during Loose Change Lunchtime.

44. TT Rockstars - June

The children and staff share the results of the TT Rockstars and Spelling Shed tables for June!

43. Maths Week London 2021

This year we celebrate Maths Week London with an investigation into the Hexaflexagon, London Rocks 2021 on TT Rockstars and a few clever mathematic challenges!

42. Brent: The Place to Dream

In the third assembly for our focus on aspiration, we take a look at the cultural inspirations that live in our wonderful borough of Brent.

41. The LanguageNut Launch

Our resident Spanish assembly presenter takes to the camera to explain how you can win points and earn certificates just by playing games and having fun. Unbelievable!

40. Aspiration - Raheem Sterling

In our second assembly about aspiration we take a look at England's Raheem Sterling.

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Christmas with Anson

Queen's: Five Little Snowmen

In partnership with Brent Music Service, the children of Anson get festively musical! We wish we could be celebrating these performances with the school community in person, but we hope you enjoy the online experience.

Roundwood: The Nutcracker

In partnership with Brent Music Service, the children of Anson get festively musical! We wish we could be celebrating these performances with the school community in person, but we hope you enjoy the online experience.

Hampstead: Christmas has Started

In partnership with Brent Music Service, the children of Anson get festively musical! We wish we could be celebrating these performances with the school community in person, but we hope you enjoy the online experience.

Regent's: Snowflakes

In partnership with Brent Music Service, the children of Anson get festively musical! We wish we could be celebrating these performances with the school community in person, but we hope you enjoy the online experience.

Alexandra: Body Percussion

In partnership with Brent Music Service, the children of Anson get festively musical! We wish we could be celebrating these performances with the school community in person, but we hope you enjoy the online experience.

Mapesbury

In partnership with Brent Music Service, the children of Anson get festively musical! We wish we could be celebrating these performances with the school community in person, but we hope you enjoy the online experience.

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The 2019 Annies

The 2019 Annies Show

This is the Anson Academy Awards, affectionately known as The Annies. It is a celebration of the children's work on the Anson Stage this year. It is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the year for the everyone and is packed full of amazing performance, surprise presenters and laugh out loud moments. The air-conditioning was trying its hardest to keep the room cool and can be heard throughout the show on the film. Nevertheless we hope you enjoy experiencing the way we celebrate our wonderful children.

The 2019 Annies - Nomination Launch

This is a compilation of the action from the Anson Stage during the 2018 to 2019 academic year. We've seen tears, laughter and a lot of amazing storytelling. We hope you enjoy this selection from the year.

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The 2018 Annies

The Annies - A Year on the Anson Stage

This film is a summary of all the action that took place on the stage during the academic year. It is the launch piece of our annual celebration and one which helps everyone remember the standout moments from the year.

The 10 Year review

This is the 10th anniversary of The Annies. We took a quick look back at the last few years of performances.

The Annies Opening

For the 10th Anson Academy Awards, four of the children put together a wonderful review of the year in the form of song. At the end, they come through the dining hall doors and straight onto the Anson stage to introduce Mr Waters. It was a wonderful moment. Enjoy the subtitled video.

The 2018 Annies - Winners

The 2018 Annies took place on Friday, 13th July. It is our annual celebration of the children's work on the Anson stage. This film reveals the winners on the day.

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The Annies Archive

The 2022 Showcase

This is the 200 showcase for the Anson Academy Awards, affectionately known as The Annies. It pulls together the highlights from a year on the Anson stage.

The 2020 Annies

When the lockdown of schools happened in England on Friday 20th March 2020, it was the same date as our last scheduled class assembly from Hyde. This was an assembly that never took place. The following week, Finding the Will were due to work at the school to perform Macbeth with the children in Year 3&4. This also, never took place. However, while we are sad for what we missed, we are grateful for what did take place on the Anson stage. This is the 2020 Annies.

The 2019 Annies

This is the Annies Showreel for the 2019 Anson Academy Awards

The 2018 Annies

The highlights reel from the 2018 Annies

The 2017 Anson Academy Awards

The Highlights Reel for the 2017 Anson Academy Awards

The 2016 Annies Academy Awards

Highlights from the 2016 Anson Academy Awards

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Class Assemblies 2021 to 2022

Alexandra - Green Eggs and Ham

The children in Alexandra perform their unique interpretation of Green Eggs and Ham. At least in the online version you won't get wet!

Victoria - The Gruffalo

The children in Victoria share the story of the Gruffalo, who meets quite a few new characters along the way in this hilarious assembly.

Mapesbury - The Old King of Dorchester

The children in Mapesbury perform this famous old poem, enhancing their assembly with humour and an irrelevant song!

Primrose - Big Brad Wolf

The children in Primrose present the true story of the big bad wolf. Was it all just a misunderstanding?

Regent's - The Gingerbread Man

The children in Regent's tell the story of the Gingerbread Man, but will they actually be able to catch him?

Highbury - The Bad Guys

Highbury take to the stage to perform the stage version of this exciting and funny book.

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Class Assemblies 2019 to 2020

Romulus and Remus by Kensington

The children in Kensington showcased their amazing knowledge of Rome with an inspired retelling of the myth surrounding the foundation of Rome.

The Great Fire of London by Queen's

The children in Year One put on a simply stunning performance which takes us back to 1666.

Fairy Tale Pets

A wonderfully entertaining assembly was shared by Roundwood. When Bob needs a job little does he realise the consequences of his decision!

The Queen's Orangutan by Hampstead

Hampstead put their unique spin on this much-loved story by David Williams.

Regent's - Jason and the Golden Fleece

The children in Regent's share their version of this classic tale.

The 2019 Nativity

The children in Reception and Nursery share the Christmas story in this wonderful festive celebration.

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Class Assemblies 2018 to 2019

A Midsummer Night's Dream

The children in Year 3&4 worked with Finding the Will to learn and perform Shakespeare's, A Midsummer Night's Dream, in just 4 days. The result is a comically adventure through this wonderful play.

Queen's - The Queen's Knickers

The children in Year 1 amused us all with their royal tale this May. Imagine how it must have felt for the Queen when she lost her knickers! We think it's a story Harry and Meghan will be sharing with Archie!

Roundwood - Isabel's Noisy Tummy

Isabel always does everything she is asked to do, but her tummy is incredibly noisy. Roundwood share this hilarious assembly featuring a pretty heroic stomach!

Hyde - Earth and Space

The children in Hyde put on a very informative assembly all about Earth and space, in a quiz show format. Despite a section of the show being missed out, the children were incredibly professional. Enjoy their performance once again.

The Water Cycle by Kensington

Once you've finished watching this assembly you'll know lots more about the water cycle. Plus, you'll be amazed at how funny the water cycle can be!

Regent's - Peter and the Wolf

The children in Regent's told the story of Peter and the Wolf to the music written by Prokofiev. In this story all the characters are represented by a different part of the orchestra, which the children explain beautifully. We hope you enjoy their version.

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