Head of Department: Mrs C Cobb
“Like theatre, drama in schools can unlock the use of imagination, intellect, empathy and courage. Through it, ideas, responses and feelings can be expressed and communicated. It carries the potential to challenge, to question and to bring about change.”
Jude Kelly (theatre director and founder of Metal)
The aim of the subject is to increase students’ ability to express themselves, be creative, and ultimately become more confident as public speakers and performers. Students learn how to work co-operatively and expressively in a range of ways enabling them to develop life-long skills in leadership, collaboration, presenting and teamwork.
We have excellent facilities for learning, which consist of a Drama Studio space for intimate performance work, and the Bay Theatre with a full lighting rig and sound system for rehearsals and public performances. The department comprises of two full-time subject specialists.
Drama is an exciting, practical subject which is taught throughout the school from year 7 to Year 13. All students in Year 7/8 have 1 Drama lesson per week. Students can then select Drama as a Performing Arts pathway in year 9, giving them 3 lessons per fortnight. This can then progress to GCSE Drama in Years 10/11, and subsequently A-Level Drama and Theatre in Years 12/13.
All our drama students are encouraged to develop their skills by taking up an extra-curricular activity. These include:
Our students also take part in the following events:
KS3 lessons are focused on giving students the foundation skills for theatre performance, as well as giving them a breath of theatrical experiences through a variety of genres, stimuli and texts.
Year 7 Units:
Year 8 Units:
Year 9:
GCSE Drama (WJEC board) consists of three components:
Click here for exam board information on GCSE Drama
Years 12/13 Drama and Theatre (WJEC board) consists of three components: