In 2007 Kiri Anngow spent a lot of time working with the children to create a short movie about safety in and around our school. This opportunity ingnited the imaginations of several students who banded together in 2008 to create a zombie movie! They used the skills learnt previously and independently created "The Zombie Premise"

As a teacher, it was incredible to see the passion and excitement that these students brought to their learning. During their Karawhiua time the children negotiated with me to find time to write the script, (using Googledocs) create 3D graphics of props (using Googles SketchUp), write the musical score and theme music, (using Garageband), and film the scenes using equipment they brought from home.

I really enjoyed helping the students create this movie, but what was obvious was how little help they needed from me. This was really an exercise in letting the students' passion develop. Other children, who had not been involved with Kiri's class, also caught the bug and where keen to be involved in the making of the movie.

The student's, obviously proud of their creations, invited the school to watch their premier during the scond to last week of school. The Village was packed and after two showings the audience was finally satisfied!