After nearly 50 years of teaching, John and Amanda face retirement from Headfort School, the only primary-care boarding school in Ireland.
“Leaving is the hardest lesson to learn...”
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After nearly 50 years of teaching, John and Amanda face retirement from Headfort School, the only primary-care boarding school in Ireland.
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John Leyden and Amanda Leyden teach at Headfort School, the only primary-care boarding school in Ireland. Both educators have worked at the school for nearly 50 years. John instructs students in rock music, mathematics, and Latin, while Amanda engages them through literature. As they near retirement, the film captures their interactions with students during the school year. The focus remains on the relationships they have built and the challenges surrounding their departure from a place they have called home.
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- Meet John and Amanda Leyden, beloved teachers at Headfort School.
- See the unique environment of Ireland's only primary-care boarding school.
- Find out how retirement affects long-time educators.
Did You Know
- The film was released in the US on September 8, 2017.
- John and Amanda Leyden have taught for nearly 50 years.
- The documentary was premiered at several international film festivals in 2016 and 2017.
- The film was rated 4 out of 5 stars by Joyce Slaton of Common Sense Media.
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What is the original title of the documentary School Life?
The original title of the documentary is In Loco Parentis.
Who directed the documentary School Life?
The documentary was directed by Neasa Ní Chianáin and David Rane.
When was School Life released in the United States?
School Life was released in the United States on 8 September 2017.
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