DRAMA

Our Drama curriculum is a vital expression of our school mission by fostering empathy, social awareness, and a deep sense of the common good.

Through the exploration of theatre, our students learn to reflect on ethical dilemmas, human dignity, and solidarity, all central tenets of Catholic Social Teaching.

“Theatre is a form of knowledge; it should and can also be a means of transforming society. Theatre can help us build our future, rather than just waiting for it.”

Augusto Boal

Drama and Theatre education brings people together with immeasurable associated benefits for overall learning and wellbeing.

From building communication and listening to enhancing cooperation skills, drama helps us to understand how to work with other people and the importance of working together.

Our Drama Curriculum aims to inspire in all students an appreciation of many different genres and styles of text and performance.

Our Drama provision aims to:

Ignite a passion for theatre as a powerful tool for education and social transformation, inspired by Augusto Boal’s belief that “Theatre can help us build our future.”
Foster essential life skills: confidence, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking—attributes that serve students both on and off the stage.
Encourage cultural understanding and ethical reflection: students engage with diverse genres, styles, and narratives to deepen their appreciation for humanity.
Provide a safe, supportive, and creative learning space where students become reflective, compassionate, and courageous individuals.

Key Stage 3 (Years 7 - 9)

Our KS3 Drama curriculum offers a rich tapestry of styles and dramatic traditions, designed to build:

Empathy and self-expression, through ensemble work, improvisation, and character exploration.
Confidence and communication, via performance and collaborative activities.
Analytical skills, by engaging with stimuli, texts, and moral themes.
Cultural capital, through exposure to diverse narratives and theatrical techniques.

Key Stage 4 (YEARS 10-11)

At KS4, Drama continues through a deeper focus on:

Performance skills, both devised and scripted, delivering meaningful intention and technique.
Analytical and evaluative practice, where students respond to drama in context and reflect on their own work.
Preparation for life and work, through practical application, presentation, teamwork, and self-confidence, key transferable skills developed through Drama.

Enrichment & Life Skills

Drama education embeds core life skills:

Self-expression and creativity, enabling students to share voice and perspective with others.
Resilience and adaptability, as students take risks in performance and reflect on feedback.
Empathy and collaboration, gained through ensemble work and shared responsibility.

These competencies contribute to students' confidence in personal, social, academic, and future professional settings

Catholic social teaching

Drama serves as a powerful vehicle for spiritual, moral, social, and cultural formation:

Spiritual reflection arises through exploration of character, motive, and deeper truths.
Moral understanding is developed by engaging with narratives that highlight ethical tensions and calls to justice.
Social growth is cultivated via group work, performance, feedback, and collaboration.
Cultural enrichment, achieved through a range of styles, cultures, and contextually varied texts.

Through Drama, students live out our Gospel values of respect, compassion, and aspiration, deepening their understanding of human dignity and the common good. .