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…..
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