BFI Study Day - Thursday 19th January

Here is all the information you need to know in advance of the trip. Please read carefully and if you have any additional questions you must email Miss M at emccar4@coombe.org.uk.

Purpose of the Day:

The BFI Study Day will introduce to Section A of the exam topic: TV Drama (please note, you will not be answering a question on this in the mock exam). There will be a series of talks and lectures by industry professionals which will make for a nice introduction to the topic before we begin studying it in the Summer term. It is therefore important that you listen well and take as many notes as possible.

What should you bring:

A notepad and paper. Also, packed lunch if you require (see lunch details below).

Where to meet:

The study day begins at 10:30 but it is vital we are there at least 20 minutes before in order to register. Please therefore meet me at the main entrance to the BFI no later than 10:10am. I will be waiting in the main foyer which can be accessed via the main entrance (see maps below for details).

If you have trouble finding it (put your smartphone on please! Postcode: SE1 8XT) then you can contact the BFI direct and they will get a message to me. The number is 020 7928 3232.

Anyone who is late will be expected to speak with the receptionist to register. Non-Attendees will be reported to school and a phone call will be made home.

You will be dismissed from the BFI at 3.30pm.

Lunch:

There are no facilities for lunch at the BFI, therefore please either bring a packed lunch or money for purchasing food.The BFI has it's own Bistro cafe and there is an EAT and a Wagamama's within walking distance, as well as other restaurants and cafes.

They also have a gift shop which you may like to have a look around, so please bring a little bit of extra spending money if this is something you might be interested in.

Expectations:

There is no eating or drinking in the auditorium and the use of photography or film is prohibited. Remember that you are a representative of Coombe while on this trip so it is expected that you will be polite and respectful. Any misbehavior will not be tolerated and phone calls home and to the school will be made as a result. I really hope I do not have to follow up on anything like this!

I hope that this is going to be a great day. I think you will find it interesting and get a lot out of it!

Look forward to seeing you all then,

Miss M