Drama
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Drama promotes self-confidence and pupils can explore a range of emotions in a safe environment. It can help pupils think how people behave in different circumstances by exploring different social situations. It can aid pupils’ exploration of moral dilemmas in a safe environment. The choices made can be reflected on afterwards which will give them more confidence as decision makers.
It develops children's co-operation with one another. Beginning to work in groups they learn that they have to rely on one another and appreciate the part that it is necessary to play to be an effective member of a team. It can give pupils confidence in solving problems.
This is a legal part of the education offered by the school as it contributes greatly to the development of pupil confidence and self-expression offering every child the chance of success.
Opportunities for drama exist in the term and annual routines of the school.
Weekly class assemblies involve presentations and plays.
Drama lessons using the school hall are given specific allocation on the weekly timetable (the Carol Service and concerts provide opportunities for drama items).
The main school production on Speech Day is a major focus for the entire school, including Nursery. Extra rehearsals in preparation for this production take place during the summer term.
