Our Vision
I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.
Oscar Wilde
We believe that students deserve a broad and ambitious Drama curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which ignites curiosity, is culturally enriching and, for many, prepares them well for future learning or employment.
Being a girls’ school, with key values of self-confidence, resilience and limitless aspirations, we aim to extend the content of Spoken English in the KS3 English National Curriculum through separate Drama provision, delivered by our specialist team. Our Drama curriculum is rich and rewarding and allows all our students to foster a life-long love of live performances in their many and varied forms, expressing themselves creatively and, for many, performing for pleasure. Through exploring a wide range of stories, texts, techniques, practitioners, stimuli and issues they secure a better understanding of different societies, cultures and history, discovering characters, plots and themes to help shape their own dramatic storytelling so that it is both imaginative and engaging.
Please Click Here to View the KS3 Curriculum Intent and Implementation Statements
Please Click Here to View the KS4 Curriculum Intent and Implementation Statements
Please Click Here to View the Curriculum Booklet for Drama
The Learning Journey
Please Click Here to Download the Learning Journey PDF
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Resources
Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best:
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Resources
Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best:
Key Stage 4 Final Exam Resources
Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best by preparing thoroughly for her final examinations:
Useful Resources:
Exam Board website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261
Enriching Learning
Activities that we provide to support your daughter’s progress in Drama include:
Key Stage 3:
Key Stage 4:
You can support your daughter’s progress in Drama by:
- Encouraging attendance to the Period 6 LEAP support sessions to develop her confidence and extend her skills
- Where possible support by going to the theatre and watching online performances
Recommended Reading List
Here is a list of books that will engage, excite and/or provide invaluable contextual information that will support your daughter’s learning:
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Homework
Key Stage 3
- Drama Homework is set when it supports and extends the learning in class. This can include research, listening or reflection on class work
- In many cases homework will be to practise performances which will require our girls to show their organisational and teamwork skills
- Students record homework in their planners and teachers share the work via SIMS Parent online portal
Key Stage 4
- Students record homework in their planners and teachers share the work via SIMS Parent online portal
