Subject Intent

Drama is a vital part of a student's learning experience at Holyhead School. It enables students to communicate effectively and work collaboratively. We believe in the holistic development of each child. While improving and honing performance skills is important, we place significant emphasis on developing essential life skills. Our curriculum is designed to enhance performance abilities, with a strong focus on transferable vocational skills. We aim for our students to build confidence, teamwork, creativity, and collaboration. By incorporating their wider knowledge and experiences into the learning environment, students can confidently explore their identity, beliefs, and values.

What are the key skills?

• Drama encourages the exploration of the world we live in, in order to imitate experiences there needs an ability to listen well, observe, self reflect and discuss meaningful topics, stories and ideas 
• Have respect for others, ability to provide analytical feedback on yourself and of others to ensure high expectations are sustained
• Teamwork and be able to collaborate 
• Ability to take direction as well as leading small group work
• Use your initiative, being able to independently learn lines, make decisions and be reliable