Why do we learn performing arts?
The Arts are fundamental to the growth and development of all students.
The Performing Arts curriculum provides innovative learning experiences, allowing our students to develop interpersonal skills, build resilience and become creative, critical thinkers.
Every child is recognised as a unique individual.
The ability to learn is underpinned by the teaching of basic skills, knowledge, concepts and values.
We celebrate and welcome differences within our school community.
We demand imaginative, high-quality work.
We encourage our students to develop practical work which engages and inspires others.
We develop vital social and emotional skills which support our students across the whole curriculum.
We believe that childhood should be a happy, investigative and enquiring time in our lives where there are no limits to curiosity and there is a thirst for new experiences and knowledge.
Performing arts are vital for building skills for success in all areas - Creativity / Collaboration / Confidence / Communication / Control / Co-ordination / Commitment.
Head of Department
Studying drama at GCSE
Year 7
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| On Your Feet – Mime and Movement | Exploration – Darkwood Manor |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Challenge – Elizabethan Journeys | Storytelling – Historical Tales |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Playmaking – Evacuees | Page To Stage – Matilda |
Year 8
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| On Your Feet – Suitcase Stories | Exploration – Missing Person |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Playmaking – Film Genre | Storytelling – Shakespeare Stories |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Challenge – Secrets and Lies | Page To Stage – Blood Brothers |
Year 9
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| On Your Feet – Runaways | Storytelling – Script and Devising |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Exploration – Invisible Lives | Challenge – Shaking Up Shakespeare |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Playmaking – Soaps | Page To Stage – Noughts and Crosses |
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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Introduction to GCSE Course Devising Skills Introduction to Practitioners |
Script Work |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Set Text Study and Performance |
Exam Practice Design Theory |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Mock Preparation | Component 1 Stimulus Introduction |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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Component 1 Rehearsal Portfolio Development |
Devised Performance Portfolio Completion Evaluation Preparation |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
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Evaluation Exam Written Exam Preparation |
Script Rehearsal Script Performance |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
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Exam Preparation Live Mock Exam |
Written Exam |