Drama
In addition to acquiring practical presentation skills, Drama develops creativity, sensitivity and confidence and encourages a understanding of social, spiritual and moral values. Team-work, leadership, communication and confidence are needed to create performances. Most importantly though, students have the chance to experience the enjoyment that learning through Drama can bring.
Drama also enhances the National Framework for teaching English through engaging students in speaking, listening and reading skills.
Highlights of 2010 Results
KS3 Drama: (Year 9) 93% Level 5 and Above
GCSE Drama: 100% A-G 60% A-C
AS Drama and Theatres Studies: 71% A-C
A2 Drama and Theatres Studies: 75% A-C
Current Developments
We have two new KS3 Drama teachers: Miss. Ward and Mr. Green
GCSE Y11 students are off to see Oliver in September as part of a special schools performance, introducing students to Musical Theatre.
A level students will be Lysistrata in November in Line with Edexcel A2 Drama and Theatre Studies syllabus.
GCSE Y10 are off to see Lion king at Christmas.
GCSE Y10 (Miss Stevens class) are performing in Year 10 Assembly on a music stimulus piece of work.
Key dates and deadlines
GCSE
Practical Exam in December for Year 10 and Year 11
GCSE Written exam worth 40% of overall grade is in June 2011
A level
Wednesday 12th and Thursday 14th of Jan: A2 Unit 3 Performance Exam
AS Plays and Monologues: TBC
Beyond QK
QK has excellent links with the Tricycle Theatre, Hampstead Theatre, Arts Ed, the Royal National Theatre, Millfield Theatre, Soho, DreamArts, casting agents and other organisations.
Staff
Head of Drama
Emma Stevens
Roz Jones
Tina Ward
Ian Green
Key Stage 3
3 periods a week comprising Art, Drama and Music in mixed-ability groups.
More details on Key Stage 3Key Stage 4
3 periods a week (option).
More details on Key Stage 4Sixth Form
6 periods AS/A2.
More details on Sixth FormResources
Drama Centre plus black box Studio for teaching and performances.