Drama

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At SMSJ, we are proud of our strong tradition in the Performing Arts. We know that a rich and diverse Arts programme helps students to develop empathy, self-confidence, expression and communication skills. As such, Drama is a strong part of our Performing Arts curriculum.  

Through three modules of weekly Drama lessons at KS3 during alternate half terms, students study a range of high quality and exciting stimuli, including play texts, and are given the opportunity both to explore characters and situations through creating and performing drama, learning essential skills of collaboration and service, as they work inclusively towards creating their performances together. 

Exploring issues and working with interesting, relevant plays truly broadens our students’ understanding of the world around them and helps them to develop wisdom in a practical and imaginative way.  Working with a range of characters and situations in Drama helps our young people to develop understanding as they experience the impact of choices in a safe environment, helping them to consider wise choices and develop empathy for others.  This is a highly valued outcome for SMSJ students’ as we firmly believe that  those with true empathy are willing to serve others and create hope for them. 

Our Key Stage 3 Drama programme intentionally builds skills towards the GCSE Specification requirements whilst developing essential life-skills of wisdom, confidence, resilience, collaboration, service, creativity, empathy, and a range of communication skills.  engendering great hope for the future, whatever it may bring.

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