The Junior School

Drama & Communication is taught to all children from Years P-6 in a classroom situation as part of the overall Junior School Curriculum. Students are taught by a specialist drama teacher in a purpose built drama room.

 

Drama is an artistic process that enhances and changes how one thinks and acts in relation to oneself and the world around us. Drama in Junior School education is a dynamic process of learning and experience evolving from the spontaneous play of children. It utilises the art of theatre and communication to develop the participants' sensitivity, skills, confidence and imagination. Guided by the teacher, students are encouraged to imagine, create, act and reflect upon experiences both real and imagined. The creative drama process fosters both individual and group skills.

The Drama and Communication Programme develops students’ ability to participate confidently, appropriately, effectively and critically in prepared and spontaneous speaking situations. It provides opportunities for students to participate in interactive situations in both formal and informal contexts thus encouraging the development of the whole child both personally and artistically.

The Middle and Senior School

Students in Years 7 and 8 work with basic elements of movement, voice, communication and improvisation. In Years 9 and 10, students focus on mime, storytelling, persuasive speaking and one act play productions. Drama is offered as a Board Subject in Years 11 and 12. The course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study or vocational activity.

Co-Curricular Drama Communication

Tuition in Drama & Communication incorporates the following subject areas: Effective Speech; Public Speaking, Verse Speaking, Mime, Improvisation, Acting. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the local Drama Festival. Preparation for Public examination (Trinity College of London and AMEB) and Eisteddfod work will also be offered to interested students in Years 5-12.

Senior School students wishing to participate in examination work must engage in private lessons. The only exception to this is students who participate in AMEB Speech in Action examinations. Junior School students undertaking AMEB examinations will be taught in small groups only.