Behind the Scenes on the Set of An Apple for the Teacher
By Nicky Black, Head of Abingdon Prep School
I am so excited by the launch of our new school film, An Apple for the Teacher. When we set out to create a new film, we wanted to capture something authentic – something that accurately reflected the energy, curiosity, and joy that fill our school grounds and classrooms every single day.
An Apple for the Teacher follows a freshly picked basket of apples on a high-energy journey across our extensive school grounds, travelling through every corner of school life. Along the way, pupils and staff ‘borrow’ the apples for whatever inspired project or activity is at hand, including music, science, Design & Technology, sport, Forest School, and lunch, before the basket finally makes its way to my office.
Those who know Abingdon Prep School will recognise the natural warmth, camaraderie, and playful confidence of our pupils. They will also know the sense of fun our talented teaching staff bring to every lesson, inspiring our youngsters to develop a natural curiosity and love of learning. We wanted this new film to exude this spirit, and I am delighted to say I feel it does.
One thing I am inordinately proud of at Abingdon Prep School is the extraordinary talent of our pupils. Nowhere is this more evident than in our music, which is a particular strength of the school. It is therefore especially pleasing that part of the soundtrack for the film is performed by one of our very own Year 8 pupils who, having only been given the sheet music on the morning of filming, played Rossini’s famous William Tell Overture (Finale) on piano with absolute aplomb. He will certainly be one to watch in the future!
This spirit is the hallmark of an Abingdon Prep School education: we identify the talent and ambition in every pupil, nurturing it to enable our young charges to become the very best version of themselves.
I hope you enjoy watching it as much as our pupils, staff, and I enjoyed bringing it to life…
