A DOCUMENTARY filmed by students from a Newton Aycliffe school has received national recognition for its work in bringing young and old people together.
The film, Kenton Investigates, was screened as part of a national event in promoting intergenerational work by Age Concern, a partner in the project.
Pupils and staff from Greenfield Community School and Arts Centre were also invited to the event to answer questions about the making of the film.
Year ten GNVQ performing arts students from Greenfield School, and older volunteers from the Newton Aycliffe area developed the film, which took the form of a mock documentary.
Funding for the film, produced and directed by Sheryl Jenkins and Matt Hargrave, was provided by the Regional Arts Lottery Programme and Age Concern.
The charity's Intergenerational Programme aims to promote social inclusion and bridge generational divides by bringing together older and younger people.
The film, with animation work created by the school's Ican group, has also received an award from Durham County Council for good practice in the Youth Work that Works category.
Published: 05/01/04
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