Staff
Subject Leader
- Mrs C Ward - Acting Head of Performing Arts & Teacher of Music
Subject Teachers
- Miss S Nunn - Teacher of Dance (Maternity Leave)
- Mrs G Bevan - Teacher of Drama
Department Vision
The Performing Arts department’s aim is to instil, within all students, confidence, self-discipline, and a deep understanding of how to communicate and work with others effectively and respectfully. We want our students to recognise and celebrate their progress and achievements through hard work, giving them the opportunities to succeed and the patience and knowledge to understand how to improve. We aim to build resilience and strength of character by enhancing and inspiring all students on their journey to becoming well-rounded, confident, and kind individuals.
Students receive three Performing Arts lessons per fortnight in Years 7 and 8 (one of Music and two of Drama), with the option of selecting to study GCSE Drama, GCSE Music and GCSE Dance from Year 9 (Key Stage 4). The three main skill areas that we study in Performing Arts at Key Stage 3 are making, performing, and responding. Students learn how to communicate and contribute ideas when working in groups, developing diplomacy, and solving problems with creative solutions, as part of a team. In performance, students develop their confidence by stepping out of their comfort zone and, at times, working under pressure.
Students are encouraged to take part in many extra-curricular activities such as the school production, after school clubs and support in exam performances and dance shows. These opportunities further develop students’ confidence, discipline and dedication, along with a real sense of reward and achievement.