A SCHOOL
We are building A SCHOOL for the festival. We're neatly side-stepping tiered classes, learning outcomes and league tables. We're taking a well-earned break from distinctions: teachers and pupils, adults and children. More than anything we're experimenting, and for that we need you to join us.
In the weeks before Wunderbar, the SCHOOL group has developed a curriculum, working together to decide what and how they'd like to learn... and teach. We aren't sure who is teacher and who is pupil. We don't mind.
You can follow the A SCHOOL blog and sign up for classes and extracurricular activities and check updates to the daily timetables here and in person at HQ.
Festival launch: Assembly at A SCHOOL
Monday 31st October 2011 at 09:30 until 10:00
We're opening the festival and A SCHOOL together - join us for a glass of juice, a croissant and a good game of Fortball!
Monday 31st Oct
Monday 31st October 2011 at 09:30 until 16:15
09:30 - 10:00: Assembly – Fortball
A team sport created by the SCHOOL group. We build a cardboard box fort and work to destroy the opposing team's construction. Lively.
10:20 - 12:20 Lesson 1 –Reactions
A series of experiments are tested in our custom-made booth using domestic apparatus and ingredients. Explosive.
12:20 - 13:20 Lunch
Bring your own. Packed
13:20 - 15:20 Lesson 2 – Fair Trade Fotos
We shoot a roll of black and white film and develop the photos using coffee and vitamin C. In our toilet-dark-room. Blurry.
15:20 - 16:15 After School – Paper Aeroplanes
We make paper aeroplanes from different materials and see whose flies best. Dynamic.
Tuesday 1st Nov
Tuesday 1st November 2011 at 09:30 until 16:15
09:30 - 10:00: Assembly – Martial Arts
A warm up leading us through basic martial art moves. Kicking.
10:20 - 12:20 Lesson 1 – Make-Your-Go-Kart
We build a go-kart from scratch in groups. Constructive.
12:20 - 13:20 Lunch
Bring your own. Packed
13:20 - 15:20 Lesson 2 – Test-Your-Go-Kart
We test our creations on a hill near A SCHOOL. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
15:20 - 16:15 After School - DJ
We DJ and dance around using CD decks and more up-to-date technology. Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.
Wednesday 2nd Nov
Wednesday 2nd November 2011 at 09:30 until 16:15
09:30 - 10:00: Assembly – Utopian Cheerleading
We champion utopian concepts through the medium of acrobatic dance. Hopeful.
10:20 - 12:20 Lesson 1 – 9/11 → Current Economic Crisis?
We draw a Post-It map of our pooled knowledge of these two recent events, searching for links. Togographical
12:20 - 13:20 Lunch
Bring your own. Packed
13:20 - 15:20 Lesson 2 – Extra added value combo package lesson: Make-An-Outfit AND Make-A-Zine
We fashion outfits out of second-hand fabric. We offer a contribution towards a hand-made publication. Mixing and matching encouraged. Thrifty
15:20 - 16:15 After School - Drum Choir
We take turns performing an improvised set on several drum kits. Loud.
Thursday 3rd Nov
Thursday 3rd November 2011 at 09:30 until 16:15
09:30 - 10:00: Assembly – Life Story
A volunteer tells the story of their life so far, followed by a Q and A session. Nosey.
10:20 - 12:20 Lesson 1 – McDIY
We make our own burgers and fries and eat them together. Tasty.
12:20 - 13:20 Lunch
You made it.
13:20 - 15:20 Lesson 2 – Cube Cola Factory
We follow the recipe of the folks from the Cube cinema in Bristol who cracked the code for wildcrafting cola. Fizzy.
15:20 - 16:15 After School - Best Cupcake Competition
We make and judge cupcakes. Prejudiced.
Friday 4th Nov
Friday 4th November 2011 at 09:30 until 16:15
09:30 - 10:00: Assembly – Gameshow
In teams, we answer a series of unanswerable questions. The audience decides which answers they like best. Prize and forfeit included. Quizzical.
10:20 - 12:20 Lesson 1 – Bring-Your-Own-Zoo
We unite our pets and visiting creatures to form a zoo. Careful.
12:20 - 13:20 Lunch
Bring your own. Packed
13:20 - 15:20 Lesson 2 – Auction
We sell off the contents of A SCHOOL to the highest bidder. In pennies. Capitalist.
15:20 - 16:15 After School – Graduation Ceremony
We say goodbye. Ritualistic.
When:
Starts: 31st Oct, 2011 at 09:30Booking Tickets:
To ensure a place you can book in advance for school sessions through HERE or at the HQ.
As well as booking in advance you can turn up for a session on the day and see if there is a space.
Timetable:
9:30-10:00 Assembly
10:20-12:20 Lesson 1
12:20-13:20 Lunch (bring your own!)
13:20-15:20 Lesson 2
15:20-16:15: After school activities
Check daily timetables for details.
Venue:
67B Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SG
Images:
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Bring-A-Pet call out - Friday 4th 28th October 2011
Iris Priest goes to A School : Lesson 2 4th November 2011
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Supported by Burnside Business and Enterprise College, Tyne and Wear Museums and by Ninedots, Centre for Creativity and Learning
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C/O Star and Shadow Cinema
Stepney Bank
Newcastle upon Tyne
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