St Andrew’s today, Hollywood tomorrow
A stuntman who has appeared in four Harry Potter films as well as Batman Begins and Robin Hood, handed out tips to our Year 7 and 8 classes. Nicholas Daines took a break from his Hollywood career to teach the children how to fall safely, jump through the air and take part in mock fights. Mr Daines said he enjoyed visiting schools as he could show pupils that joining the stunt profession was something anyone could aspire to. ‘I would have given my eye teeth for someone to come into my school and show me that stunt work is a valid career path.’ Head of Drama, Jamie Trott said the visit had given the children an example of how to be an athlete outside traditional sport.
