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With busy and successful music, drama, art and dance programmes, both those who really excel at, and those who simply enjoy, creative arts can get involved.

Our plays give students the opportunity to act, stage manage and become involved in design and front of house responsibilities.

Sixth Form students can also sign up for training in stage make-up at lunchtimes and there is usually a Sixth Form play in the spring, produced and directed by Sixth Formers themselves. A team of enthusiastic and energetic Sixth Formers assist with the running of Junior Drama Club each week and any member of the School can choose to put on a half hour performance at lunchtime in our state-of-the-art Dobson Theatre. Symphony Orchestra, Big Band, Rock Academy, Choir or simply jamming… there is something for all Sixth Formers in the busy Music Department where regular concerts are staged throughout the year. There is the opportunity for talented musicians to lead and conduct groups such as Music Tech Club and Sixth Form musicians regularly stage their own concerts for charity and many use their musical activities for their Duke of Edinburgh Award skills section. Concert visits in Southampton and beyond, playing side by side with visiting professional workshop musicians, community projects, charity concerts, orchestras, the Carol Service and Spring Concert are just some of the highlights of what is on offer. Music tours abroad also occur with regularity. If you are a dancer, there are many opportunities to use the purpose-built dance studio. Musical theatre, tap, ballet, contemporary dance and Zumba classes

are open to all. Sixth Form artists get heavily involved in the photography and design of programmes for concerts, plays and charity events. There are also opportunities for regular life drawing classes and trips to galleries, as well as trips further afield. The Partnerships Art Club lets older artists pass on their enthusiasm to others, and the art rooms are open at lunch times and after school for independent work. Creative Sixth Form students play an important role in the biennial Arts Festival where they join the management team and help plan and run the festival.