Drama plays a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals, offering students opportunities for growth, challenge, and self-expression that extend far beyond the classroom. It provides a safe, supportive environment where all children can explore their natural need for play and their right to express themselves creatively.
In an ever-changing and uncertain world, the ability to harness creativity and communicate effectively with others is one of the most valuable skills we can teach. Drama is central to fostering these abilities, while also improving peer relationships, building confidence and nurturing a sense of community within the school. Beyond these immediate benefits, drama equips students with the tools to engage with and appreciate performance and storytelling throughout their lives, whether as participants or audience members.
At Millom School, drama is a cornerstone of our commitment to educating the whole child. It enables students to develop essential communication and collaboration skills, while also honing their performance abilities. Practical work in drama is deeply aligned with the school’s Millom Learner initiative, which emphasises life skills such as determination, effective communication, positive collaboration, and the motivation to succeed. Through participation in drama, students grow as performers and as individuals who are prepared to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world.
The curriculum for drama aims to:
Develop and foster pupils’ interests over a wide range of dramatic styles and genres.
Provide and maintain a stimulating learning environment where all pupils can become successful learners.
Encourage self-expression, creativity and self-evaluation; resulting in pupils becoming confident individuals.
Encourage self-discipline and self-motivation allowing pupils to become responsible citizens.
Encourage pupils to work cooperatively in whole class and small group situations and to gain self-discipline when practising or rehearsing alone.
Promote the use of technology as a means to stimulating learning at all levels.
Encourage, where possible, participation in live performance; giving pupils the opportunity to become confident individuals and effective contributors.
Enable pupils to reach their full potential and gain recognised qualifications according to their potential.
Students can expect:
- A full and vast drama curriculum delivered in an energetic and fun way.
- Teachers that are always available for help and support both within and outside of lessons.
- Opportunities to get involved with and/or perform in a variety of contexts.