VAWG film project with Yellow Door and Solent University

As part of the PSHE curriculum, a group of pupils from 4PR, 4CM, and 4NA have taken part in an extension project focused on learning about Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), in collaboration with Wayne from Yellow Door and Solent University.

Thanks to the success of this initiative, exciting links have been made with the Solent University Film Department. They have been working with our pupils to develop a script for a short campaign video, exploring the impact of VAWG on our community from a teenage perspective. The pupils have shown incredible honesty in sharing real-life experiences, and it has been inspiring to witness their growing awareness and changing mindsets.

An exciting milestone was reached recently, as the pupils visited the University studio for the first script read-through. Donna, Fergus, and the team were amazing — warm, supportive, and full of creative energy. They worked closely with the pupils, discussing ideas, refining the script, and even admiring Wayne’s acting skills!

Pupils had the opportunity to explore all aspects of film production and got hands-on experience using the camera equipment. We are incredibly grateful to Solent University for this amazing opportunity and look forward to seeing how the project continues to develop.

If you would like more information on Yellow Door - https://yellowdoor.org.uk/

Solent Film and Television department - http://www.solentfilm.co.uk/

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