Drama

The aim of the KS3 Curriculum is to build up skills in communication and develop the imagination of young people. Students in the school should have the opportunity to develop their skills in storytelling, preforming and appreciating the work of others. By building up confidence in reading the scripts of others, students further develop the ability to confront a variety of situations through the art of drama. These are transferable skills that students can use when faced with situations in life.

Drama is an important source of teaching independence, confidence, cooperation, oracy skills, communication, critical thinking, performance skills and resilience.

Drama is taught as a standalone subject throughout KS3. Students Are encouraged to take part and to learn skills and techniques through creation, participation, appreciation, and feedback. Additionally, the work in drama complements students learning in English where direct links are made to consolidate skills and further learning.

Students are taught a variety of skills and tasks to enable them to enjoy communicating with others in the group. As a small class, the activities are based around the students interests and ability range. We focus on taking turns and encouraging each other to further build on relationships in the class and confidence.

Students learning is informally assessed by the presentation of their work in the small group setting. By the end of KS3, students will have completed presentations giving them confidence in performing in front of others and taking on the characteristics of others to understand their viewpoints. Students will have an increased understanding of facial expressions along with vocal and physical expressions to help our students understanding of others around them in the wider world. They will learn a wide range of techniques in drama and the skills to work collaboratively with others as well as learning compassion for others.