I THINK IT’S SUMMER!

A rather tentative start with moderate temperatures, plenty of wind but, thankfully, little rain. Sorry gardeners. I know you need it, but we prefer to A rather tentative start with moderate temperatures, plenty of wind but, perform in the dry outdoors.

Yes, we often forgo the school hall and act out our plays in the playground or, ideally, the playing field.

Workshops, in particular, lend themselves to the great outdoors, especially if they are related to climate change or ecology and the environment.

With an ever-increasing demand for “healthy lifestyles”, we are again looking to create the atmosphere by being outdoors when conducting these related workshops.

We are ever mindful that our summers are short-lived and we must make the most of them whenever we can.

Whether it be a play or a workshop, please be mindful that the great outdoors is there to welcome us, and mention it when booking.

Hopefully, the weather will be on our side.

Until next time with some non-obliging pictures, Albert….

HELPING CREATE A SMOOTH CHANGE

The move from a Junior to a Senior School has long been recognised as an exciting, but often scary time for eleven-year-olds. They will be leaving the comfort of a more homely, perhaps even  "family-orientated" learning zone, and entering the realms of "the unknown"!

We have devised Drama Workshops in which the four main elements are actively involved: the children, the primary school, the senior school and the parents.

Fully participatory, and with the guidance and assistance of professional actors well versed in Theatre in Education, the children will be encouraged to play out scenes focusing on the major issues.

We will concentrate on the areas of most concern to the children - fear of getting lost - afraid of being bullied - losing friends - making new friends - pastoral care - new teachers - adjusting to a different and more intense place of learning. All these and more as the children themselves elucidate and open up throughout the Workshop. 

Through role play and drama the children will gain in confidence and self-esteem.

This is just a brief insight of what we cover. Often the children will tell us more so we are able to allay their concerns.

If you wish to make a booking, please give me some possible dates, and let me know the number of classes involved.

Until next time, Albert…..