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SUBMARINE (2010, 93 MINUTES, 15) CURRICULUM LINKS: Film studies, PSHE 15-year-oldWelsh schoolboyOliver Tate has two urgent objectives – to lose his virginity to fiery classmate Jordana, and to stop a New Age guru from running off with hismum. But as this quirky, British coming-of-age comedy deliciously illustrates, these things are easier said than done – because what goes on in Oliver’smind has little bearing on reality. Particularly since he’s a duffle-coated social inadequate, rather than the coolly sophisticated hero he imagines himself to be... The angst-filled struggles towardsmanhood that follow are hilarious and affecting, aided by brilliant performances and cracking dialogue. Nods to French NewWave cinema and other artyvisual devices provide additional fun,while giving literal formto the self-absorbed drama playing out in Oliver’s head. Discussion questions: • Howdid you feel towards Oliver at the start of the film, and howdoes his character develop? • How is water used as amotif in different ways throughout the film? •Why do somany coming-of-agemovies focus on the theme of discovery? Howdoes Submarine do this? Head online to intofilm.org to streamthis film for free anddownload thefilmguide containingTeacher’sNotes; while there, look out for ourMentalWellbeingfilms and resources page at intofilm.org/ mentalwellbeing A F E W M I N U T E S O F D E S I G N Look at the information on the card below. How could it be understood at a glance? Using pictures, symbols, shapes, lines and/or colours, as well as words or numbers – or instead of them–make the information clear and quick to understand. Mr Pink @Positivteacha If I was headteacher (would never happen) I’d literallymake it the job role of onemy lot to challengeme.“ You’re in charge of attendance, but also,whenever I argue an idea or philosophy, I want you to go away and formthe counter-argument forme. ” AdamWoodward @adamjames317 DSL training today and the question about TikTok influencers came up - filming chn (albeit just voices) is not okay and not acceptable use of a device during the school day.We should be reporting these people to their schools and conversations about the conduct should be had. Follow us via @teachsecondary – and let us knowwhat you’re thinking Retweets Who’s been saying what on Twitter this month? Get Into Film TEACHER TAL ES True stories fromthe education chalkface TESTING,TESTING... The headteacherwas a commanding figure – and in an exceptionally badmood on this occasion, after some students had behaved very badly in the local community the day before. During assembly in themain school hall, as he forcefully expressed his disapproval,you could have heard a pin drop.As he built to a crescendo, his voice rising, he said, “I’ve just got one last thing to say...” ...at which point, over the hall tannoy came the jovial voice of a gentlemanwho, at that precisemoment,was testing the PA system: “I’mH-A-P-P-Y, I’mH-A-P-P-Y,” the letters spelt out individually.As staff and students struggled to contain themselves, the headteacher rushed out of the hall to confront the gentleman in question…. A left/right issue I once stopped aY7 boywearing trainers at break time to ask himwhere his shoes were. He toldme that having got home the previous day after a PE lesson, he found that he had two left shoes andwas now going to PE to sort the issue. 30 seconds later I stopped a different boy, alsowearing trainers, and hobbling.“ What’s the problem? ” I enquired.“ I had PE yesterday, putmy shoes on and came to school thismorning – and it was agony, ”he replied. “I was wearing two right shoes. ” I gently led himto the other boy and said, “ I think you two need to talk… ” Have amemorable true school tale or anecdote ofyour own? Share the details, andfindmore amusing stories, at schoolhumour.co.uk #33 PICTURE THI S 09 teachwire.net/secondary N E WS | O C T / N O V