Shell Guide to the Curriculum 2024 2025

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

Drama

Drama is a subject which allows pupils’ creativity to flourish, igniting their imaginations. Our Drama curriculum offers more than just theatrical education – it provides a platform for students to express, develop and share ideas in a collaborative space. This space serves as a breeding ground for the superb productions and performances that Teddies is renowned for. Our first year pupils are exposed to a wide range of theatre-making contexts. The first term focuses on introducing students to collaborative ways of creating theatre. They work together to explore themes, topics, and the world around them. Pupils also work alongside the School’s theatre production team, gaining hands-on experience in direction, design, and production. They have sessions in The North Wall, the on-site theatre, devising and exploring scripts and characters to develop a play. In the second term, we explore a professional play text and devise work for the stage from engaging, relatable stimuli. In the third term, we consolidate this by exploring exciting elements of theatre history.

As Shells progress through the Drama curriculum, they will develop confidence and communication skills through teamwork and fun improvisation games and performances before moving on to script work. Our Drama programme is designed to inspire, challenge and develop pupils’ creativity, and to foster a lifelong love of theatre. The skills and knowledge gained from the Drama programme will enable students to become well-rounded and empathetic individuals, equipping them with the tools needed to thrive both academically and professionally.

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GUIDE TO THE SHELL CURRICULUM 2024-2025