From the Director of Creative Arts, Tina Doyle:
Speech and Drama remains a vital element within the Creative Arts' agenda and student numbers continue to rise. I am lucky to be able to work within a department that is so creative and passionate about the arts and results at the Peterborough Drama Festival continue to be outstanding.
This year, Head of Drama, Mrs. Laing, not only achieved excellent results in both GCSE and A Level Theatre Studies but also produced and directed a version of 'Daisy Pulls It Off' for Year 9 students. The production entertained audiences for two nights in May and was received with great acclaim.
Every year there is a major music spectacular involving the whole school. Many of the students begin the rehearsal period as inexperienced youngsters but by the end have become seasoned performers. It is a pleasure to watch each child grow as an indivdual both socially and as a performer. Productions involved over 100 students from Year 3 upwards.
The Christmas productions prepare us for the festivities. Numerous seasonal stories told by colourful characters with panache and jolly Christmas songs stirring the audience to sing along are the main ingredients of the junior shows.
Each year students work with the National Theatre Company, extending their repertoire and challenging their skills. |
