The vision for Drama at Stalham High School is to develop pupils' creativity alongside the use and application of spoken communication skills whilst developing confidence, clarity of expression and logistical problem solving in group working scenarios, which are transferable skills to later life post KS4 education.
A key goal is to develop pupils' practical performance skills in preparation for pupils taking the AQA GCSE and for those that go on to study performing arts post sixteen. Pupils' learning is scaffolded by embedding key vocabulary into each SOL and building retrieval practice of this into subsequence schemes.
Drama is the only subject in school where practical problem solving as part of a team is not only encouraged but assessed. Working in a group and navigating the pitfalls and tensions this entails is a fundamental life skill we aim to develop. We encourage active participation and pride in one's voice, opinions and ideas. We actively encourage respect, patience and empathy as core values in every scheme of work.
It is our commitment to provide a curriculum that is stimulating and engaging, presenting topics that are relevant, capture the interest and imagination, and provide a vehicle to explore a variety of performance styles and techniques.
