Not allowed photography at school play??

bestpud

At my older childrens' primary, the school used to video the play and sell copies for something quite reasonable, if I remember rightly - £2 or £3 - something like that.

It seemed a small price to pay for a video that covered the whole performance and without the bobbing heads and shakey bits you get when holding the camera up.

Plus we could relax and enjoy it without worrying about getting it on film.

They had quite a big hall though and could separate the audience into two and have a camera in the aisle, and still have the children access the stage from either side iyswim?

At dd's primary, there is a small aisle that the children use to access the stage and you have to climb over the stage to get out of the other door, so it is probably not possible without a suspended camera.

scottishchick27

PrincessPlaty wrote: »

Because of this none of which was my childs fault she should be excluded on all the things that everyone else is doing? All because it could put her and her sister at risk if someone was to photograph her and she was located because of it??

I'm not being funny but if you're so concerned about your daughters being located then why have you got a picture of yourself on a public forum and your location as Manchester? I know Manchester is a big place but it could narrow down your ex's search for you. I'm sure if he looked through your previous posts there would be other details that he could use to narrow the search down further.

Zazen999

scottishchick27 wrote: »

I'm not being funny but if you're so concerned about your daughters being located then why have you got a picture of yourself on a public forum and your location as Manchester? I know Manchester is a big place but it could narrow down your ex's search for you. I'm sure if he looked through your previous posts there would be other details that he could use to narrow the search down further.

Unless it is a red herring?

PrincessPlaty

Zazen999 wrote: »

Unless it is a red herring?

Exactly thank you!

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DX2

PrincessPlaty wrote: »

Exactly thank you!

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But you must admit there is plenty here on MSE to find you...no?

PrincessPlaty

DX2 wrote: »

But you must admit there is plenty here on MSE to find you...no?

Not really and quite frankly i dont have to explain myself to you, though i thank you for your concern.
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I have gone to hell and back to make sure i am not found including moving on 10 different occasions, obtaining an injunction and changing mine and the childrens names.

I am aware that he knows the area that i am in, well near enough anyway he doesnt know my address and he doesnt know what school my DD's attend, they are my main concerns and i will do my best to protect those things, hence the school going out of their way to conceal my daughters identity in the school play.

However this post isnt about me or my daughters safety it is about not being able to take photographs of a childs school play it would be good if it could get back on topic!

pelirocco

Paparika wrote: »

Why? this isn't a glorified story to shock you, this was from a statement of a mother who's child was a victim, so smart smug comments don't work with me.



of course, we all think we would be able to spot one, because they are all dirty old men aren't they? they will befriend first, he could be that cute guy at that party last week, that mate of your brother, that lone dad who's child has recently started at your child's school... thats the whole point in grooming, he will do what ever it takes, even having sex with the woman and letting her think they have a fantastic relationship that looks perfect, in fact she will tell you it is perfect.

great , hows that for stereotyping

In fact he .......or gasp SHE , could be anyone from the the the person in the corner shop , your bank manager or even the !!!!!!!g Arch Angel Gabriel , the facts bear out that
a) children are at no more risk today then they were 30/40 years ago
b) they are more at risk from people they know

By all means teach your children to be aware , the same as you would teach them to be road safe ( a fare greater risk of traffic accident btw ) .....BUT do not teach them to be fearful of everyone and everything ,

DX2

PrincessPlaty wrote: »

However this post isnt about me or my daughters safety it is about not being able to take photographs of a childs school play it would be good if it could get back on topic!

Of course...

dawn_rose

i know what you mean my little one is in her xmas concert we cant take a video or photos coz of the weirdos but we can buty a copy of the school dvd of the play. i think its more money making raquet than child protection.

laurel7172

Could well be a parent that's causing the problem.

We send out permission letters every year, and if there's one family that refuses to have their child photographed at school, it messes it up for everybody else.

But the school can't tell you that, because it's confidential. Hence, possibly, the blustering about "regulations".