Sweeney Todd Production 2019
Through drama we aim to increase students' awareness of the potential of their own bodies in terms of movement and oral expression; whilst developing students' sense of self, original thought, imagination and inventiveness.
We have two specialist drama rooms that create excellent performance spaces (Varndean Little Theatre) as well as our fully equipped main hall for larger productions and our unique amphitheatre called the Varndean Globe.
We are also part of the Year 7 Specialist Schools Curriculum, and offer a module called Prepare! Perfect! Perform! in the School of Expression.
Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Why study this subject?
Topics of Study and Assignments
In GCSE Drama you will explore techniques and devices already met in more depth through study and interpretation of full plays and issue-based devised work. You will evaluate the success of your work in writing to accompany classroom activities. The majority of classwork will involve practical, performance-based lessons.
The Team
Jamie Trott: Drama Teacher
Events and Activities
Extra-curricular
At least 5 productions per year whereby each year group has an opportunity to participate. They are usually co - directed by the students.
The whole school musical always involves in excess of 100 students. The opportunity to develop in the technical aspect of a production is encouraged and students often take over responsibility for lights, sound, costumes, make up and back stage.
Weekly Year 7 and Year 8 drama club where younger students prepare improvised pieces for sharing in assemblies and other school events.
Brilliant CPD session with @PieCorbett in conjunction with @brightdome on T4W today! #collaboration #bodypercussion @BeatGoesOnUK
Fantastic presentations by T&L team on literacy and vocab strategies this past two weeks @VarndeanScience @MrsCox_DC #luckyschoolstaff
Kicking off INSET with our 'Bring and Brag' breakfast....spot those with the 'sharing is caring' chocs for those T&L tips being implemented tomorrow! #challenge #pride #teamwork @VarndeanSchool https://t.co/ysyNCBiOA3
Yr 11 trying out their note taking tips from Session 1 in an Inspector Calls lecture @VarndeanSchool #LEDday #TeamEnglish Top tips for all! @MrsCox_DC @OntheQTS https://t.co/5kY7t0Db13
Had an uplifting FGB meeting tonight @BrackenburyPri ALL staff have worked SO hard to redesign the school and it has made such a difference to the already generous learning environment. The community is so lucky to have such an amazing school on their doorstep. #brackenburybest https://t.co/HBxQHgUOnp