This afternoon I had the pleasure of being part of the audience at the ‘World Premier’ of On the Docks, an oral history of the London’s dock workers. I sat amongst retired dock workers and residents of the East End of London. Sitting in the audience I had the pleasure of seeing their reaction to the film our Year 6 pupils along with another school in Lambeth and Matthew and Sav at Digital Works made.

The presentation started with a clear introduction about the project, what the children did and they shared their writing. They talked about their experiences learning to use a camera, sound equipment, lighting and learnt journalistic skills when interviewing.

We then all watched the 45 minute film. I personally learnt so much of the history of the London Dockyards.

For you to learn as much as me please look at: www.thamesdockers.org.uk/film.html

Or www.thamesdockers.org.uk

After the film the children led a question and answer session. The audience asked some difficult questions and I was very impressed how the children were able to answer them clearly showing the enjoyment they got from the experience and the history they learnt.