St Piran’s | The Millstone | Summer Term
DRAMA DEPARTMENT The aim of drama at St Piran’s is to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and freedom of expression; all pupils have the opportunity to realise their dramatic potential. Our drama curriculum is able to reflect and enrich English, history and geography topics, and a wide range of dramatic skills are covered during lessons to learn about all aspects of drama, including characterisation and voice technique. Pupils are also given opportunities to play drama games, recite performance poems, speak in assemblies, perform monologues, create mini plays and contribute to discussions in class, just to name a few!
In drama, Year 3 became superheroes and villains and explored characterisation using devised role plays through character-led narratives.
Shakespeare Workshops even made a welcome appearance in Upper School. Our talented pupils acted out the entire play of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, meeting each character and thinking through the twists and turns of the plot using physical performance and discussion.
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