First Day follows 11 young Australians, as they launch themselves into their first day of 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 fa
First Day (1995 Documentary)
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