SUBJECT
Drama
"Act today in such a way that you need not blush tomorrow.
St John Bosco
SUBJECT
Why Drama Matters
“The office of drama is to exercise… human emotions.”
Laurence Olivier
Drama develops confidence, creativity and expression.
Through performance and collaboration, students explore ideas, emotions and stories, learning how to communicate effectively with others.
MISSION
Our Approach
The Drama Department creates a dynamic and supportive environment where students can explore performance and theatre.
Students are encouraged to take risks, build confidence and express themselves, developing both practical performance skills and an understanding of theatre as an art form.
LEARNING
From Year 7 to GCSE
At Key Stage 3, students explore drama through practical activities, studying a range of topics including physical theatre, scriptwork and performance styles.
At Key Stage 4, students can study GCSE Drama (Eduqas), developing more advanced performance and analytical skills while exploring themes and texts from a global perspective.
SKILLS
What Students Develop
Performance
- Acting and character development
- Using voice and movement effectively
Communication
- Expressing ideas clearly
- Working collaboratively with others
Creativity
- Interpreting scripts and creating original work
- Exploring different styles and approaches
Confidence
- Performing in front of others
- Taking risks and developing independence
Understanding
- Exploring theatre traditions and practitioners
- Analysing and evaluating performances
ENRICHMENT
Drama Beyond the Classroom
Students have opportunities to:
- Take part in productions and performances
- Perform in school shows and events
- Visit theatres and watch live performances
- Engage with professional theatre companies
LITERACY
Performance and Analysis
Students learn to:
- Use subject-specific vocabulary
- Analyse and evaluate performances
- Reflect on their own and others’ work
- Explore drama in different cultural and historical contexts
- Communicate ideas through both speech and writing
CURRICULUM
Explore by Year
- Year 7
- Year 8
- Year 9
- Year 10
- Year 11
