First Day (1995 Documentary)

Australian Children's Television Foundation , 1995

First Day is a documentary that follows the lives of 11 young Australians as they experience their first day at school. We follow the children and their families in the weeks leading up to the first day and observe the variety of ways in which family cultures and contexts affect the preparation of each child for school. When the first day arrives, we follow the children waking up, getting ready, getting to school, and their reactions to being there. It is a unique view into the world of children.

Episodes

Episode

First Day is a documentary that follows the lives of 11 young Australians as they experience their first day at school. We follow the children and their families in the weeks leading up to the first day and observe the variety of ways in which family cultures and contexts affect the preparation of each child for school. When the first day arrives, we follow the children waking up, getting ready, getting to school, and their reactions to being there. It is a unique view into the world of children.

Awards

Winner: Silver Apple Award (USA)

Winner: The Chris Awards (USA)

Nominated: Australian Film Institute Awards

Selected: New York Festival

Sales and Distribution

Running Time
1 x 55 mins or 1 x 75 mins

Production Company
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Language
English