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Do Something Funny For Money

A promising Year 8 student from Ashfield Girls' School in East Belfast, 12 year-old Annie Blackburn-Thompson, has been named as Charles Hurst Kia's design competition winner as part of the dealership's 'Do something funny for money' UK-wide initative, to raise much needed funds for Comic Relief.

Date Posted: Wednesday 10th April 2013 @ 1:31 pm

The Spring Spectacular

On Tuesday 19^th March, the pupils of Ashfield Girls’ High School provide an evening of spectacular entertainment for the community.

The Music Department presented a variety of items ranging from solo and duets, which showcased the talent of the GCSE Music pupils, to full scale performances from the Wind Band, String Ensemble, Choir and Rock Band.

There was even a special appearance of the Staff Choir performing “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables, back by popular demand after their performance at our Christmas Service. Following the interval, the Drama department showcased the work of 6^th form pupils who had been preparing a performance of Blood Brothers for their Btec performance element.

It was a wonderful evening which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. DVDs are available to order from the school office!

Date Posted: Friday 22nd March 2013 @ 12:29 pm

Lights! Camera! Action!

Earlier this week, a group of Year 8 and Year 9 Ashfield Girls’ Film Club members attended a 3-day film making workshop, in conjunction with Cinemagic and Children’s Books, Ireland, at the Ulster Hall. The pupils adapted a short story into a film, with emphasis on script development, character development, storyboarding, filming and camera work. The pupils were supported in the development of their movie by author, Sheena Wilkinson and director, Michael Lennox. Their movie will be screened at the Cinemagic Festival at the Odyssey in November which pupils and staff are delighted about.

Megan Riddick, 9S, told us, “I didn’t realise how long it would take to shoot a scene. You don’t appreciate how much work goes into a film. A couple of seconds of film could be a whole day’s work of filming.

Emma Jamison, 9D, commented, “I learnt how to improvise in a short space of time and how to use a boom microphone and a professional camera.”

Caitlyn Gorman, 8D, was delighted to be cast as the main character-“I didn’t realise I was an actress until I became ‘Ella’ in Cinderella.”

We look forward to seeing the ‘film’ when it is released later this year.

Date Posted: Monday 11th March 2013 @ 9:18 am

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