DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS

Drama Scholars are comfortable both delivering monologues and being part of a large cast and take a great interest in perfecting the skills needed to hone their craft.

Our Drama Scholarship Programme aims to support and challenge Scholars academically and creatively, improving their theory and stagecraft, and in turn positively influencing all those around them.

The programme aims to touch on all eight of our School Values, but with a particular focus on Excellence, Creativity and Community.

Eligibility

Drama Scholarships are awarded to those who have a passion for theatre and who can demonstrate a commitment to drama through participation in productions either inside or outside school. A Drama Scholarship application form should be completed by parents. This application also has a section for the candidate to complete in their own words. Drama Scholarships are also subject to an assessment day, details of which will be provided to those candidates invited to attend.

Rewards and Expectations

Upon selection, Drama Scholars will be invited to a special induction day. Drama Scholars will be given a tour of the Drama department and observe the range of facilities available to them, including two fully-equipped Drama studios with digital lighting and sound facilities. A Drama Scholars’ assembly will be held each term.

Every Drama Scholar will receive a set of individually tailored personal targets on a termly basis, based on their strengths and areas that could be improved upon.

Each Scholar will benefit from meeting with a teacher mentor and attend a variety of Drama activities, such as workshops and performance opportunities, throughout the year geared towards developing the independent learning of new and existing Drama skills. They will also receive guidance and support from a Sixth Form mentor.

Scholars are expected to attend regular Drama clubs and most Drama workshops, take part in School productions throughout the academic year and regularly update their Scholarship Journal to record their journey.

Teachers and Mentors

Our Drama Scholarship Programme will be overseen by the Head of Drama, who will set the overall structure of the programme and keep the central record of Scholars’ progress.

The Head of Drama will offer each Scholar 1:1 guidance and support and will review progress, monitor entries into Scholarship Journals, assess levels of commitment, set future targets and provide written feedback, termly to the Head of Scholars and annually to parents.