Sylvia

I was about 24 at the time. A crew from Whaiora Marae all got together and went out to help as extras. I remember the food caravan. We kinda hung out there all day. It was wonderful seeing how the big movie stars it treated. I didn’t know Gordon was in the movie. Kia ora bro

I was on this movie. I played Ashton, Sylvia's son on the movie. Also a few of my siblings were on the movie, my sister Eileen played Lilac, my brother Andrew played Jacob and other brother was on there as well, I think he was uncredited. Good memories, from a long time ago. RIP Tom Wilkinson, who played my father on the movie.

I wrote a book about Sylvia Ashton-Warner. I learned her ways of teaching reading from her books, and developed an interest in her life, a feminist life before it was the usual thing. The book is called Pay Attention to the Children, and may be obtained from me. Please send postage charges (US to NZ) as well as cover cost. My website is eceteacher.org

Cast member: child in headmaster room. Front row blue dress and plats. Would be great to see the others from the beautiful film. Had a blast back then..would love to look for others who remember this.

I relate to her