Drama
Drama aims to teach pupils the value of drama as an art form with intellectual discipline.
It is equally important to promote character education within drama which allows pupils to encompass skills such as leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative and communication which are transferable for life and across their educational careers. Drama is also a powerful vehicle for the understanding of spiritual, moral, social and cultural responsibility.
At times Drama will be used to mirror and support the English Curriculum in order to promote literacy and oracy across both KS3 and KS4.
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3
Year 7
Autumn: The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty
Spring: Romeo and Juliet
Summer: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Speeches and Monologues
Year 8
Autumn: Sparkleshark
Spring: Trestle Theatre, Noughts and Crosses
Summer: Seven Deadly Sins
Key Stage 4
Assessment
- Component 1: Devising (40% of final grade). Performance (/15) and a portfolio (/ 45)
- Component 2: Text in Performance (20% of final grade) External examiner. Performance (/48)
- Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practise (40% of final grade). Summer GCSE written exam (/60