Please click on the link below to access the Drama curriculum page:
Drama and music are a huge part of everyday life. They are found in the media we watch and the communities we live in. These subjects have a rich history; they often reflect how society looks, but they can also be the spark that changes the world.
The main goal of the department is for learners to value the arts for the joy they bring. By creating and performing, learners can experience success, build self-belief, and feel in control of their own progress.
The Three Steps of Learning
The curriculum follows a clear path to help learners grow:
- Knowledge: Learners learn how to communicate with an audience by studying different musical and theatrical styles, genres, and techniques.
- Exploration: Through rehearsals and practice, learners develop their own ideas. This process teaches them how to solve problems and think critically.
- Communication: Learners are given regular opportunities to share their work through performances and presentations, both in the classroom and in public.
Building Skills for Life
Beyond the stage, the Performing Arts help learners develop “WISDOM” skills that are useful in the wider world. These include:
- Teamwork and Communication: Learning how to work with others and express ideas clearly.
- Confidence and Resilience: Gaining the strength to keep trying even when tasks are difficult.
- Self-discipline: Developing the focus needed to improve a craft.
The department wants learners to use these skills in their everyday lives so they have the confidence to speak up and be heard.
Real-World Experiences
Learning happens outside the classroom, too. The department provides learners with “real-world” opportunities, such as:
- Theatre trips and watching professional performers.
- Working with visiting experts from the industry.
- Taking part in extra-curricular activities like school productions, choirs, and bands.
A Lasting Impact
The goal is for learners to leave with a lifelong love for being creative. Engaging with the arts improves a learner’s wellbeing, health, and school grades. It also helps them develop emotional intelligence and empathy for others.
By the time learners finish their journey in the Performing Arts department, they should be independent. They will have the knowledge, creativity, and skills they need to succeed on their own.
Performing Arts Website
For more information about Drama, Music, Dance, extra curricular opportunities and music lessons please visit our website here.
Here you will find photos of our past school productions, forms to apply for music lessons, extra curricular timetables and much more.
Assessment at KS3
All learners will be assessed at the end of each topic and the results of these will be available on Google Classroom. Learners will be assessed on their knowledge, subject specific skills and their WISDOM skills.
Assessment at KS4
Learners in year 10 and 11 currently study Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts. This consists of 3 components which allow learners to study professional practices, develop their skills and techniques and to respond to a brief to create their own work. Components 1 and 2 are internally assessed and externally moderated. Components 3 are externally assessed by Pearson.
Members of the Drama Team:
Mrs E Armitage
Head of Performing Arts / KS4 Vocational Course Lead
Mrs S Barber
Teacher of Music and Drama
Miss L Yates
Teacher of Drama