Three programs which show different periods of school life in Victoria. “A Day at Ascot-Vale School no. 2608” is a silent film showing some of the daily activities at a primary school in the twenties. The second film is silent and untitled, but shows life at a primary school in the 40’s or 50’s. The third film is similarly untitled but is in colour and with sound. It shows different aspects of teaching in Victoria in the 50’s, with a substantial section on teacher training and country schools. “Each one is different” introduces the concept of child-centred education in Victorian schools.

NFSA description:

1. Portrays the outdoor life at a school in Melbourne in the 1920’s. Shows school dress, assembly, physical training organised dancing and games, Junior Red Cross activities, mothers club and school committee. #2. Shows the then new facilities for infant children at South West Brunswick Primary School. #3. A teacher recruitment film for the Victorian Education Dept. Describes the training of primary teachers. #4. Aims to show how individual differences in children can be catered for in a primary school physical education program. Describes the basic skills of gymnastics and the techniques of supporting, transferring and managing the body weight through different activities.