Footsteps Drama

We are delighted to share the recent success of our students in the Footsteps drama program. Throughout the term, students engaged enthusiastically in a range of drama activities designed to build confidence, develop self-expression, and foster collaboration. The final performances showcased each student’s creativity and growth, highlighting the vibrant talents within our school community. 

The Arts—including drama, music, visual arts, and dance—play a vital role in children’s learning and development. Engaging in drama allows students to explore new perspectives, express complex emotions, and strengthen important skills, such as communication and teamwork. The Arts stimulate imagination and critical thinking, supporting both academic achievement and social-emotional wellbeing.

Research demonstrates that participation in Arts programs improves motivation and engagement. For many students, drama provides an alternative avenue to shine, discover their strengths, and connect authentically with others. At Modbury School P-6, we remain committed to nurturing the whole child by embedding rich Arts experiences in our curriculum.

Congratulations to all students involved in Footsteps—it has been a wonderful celebration of creativity and learning. We are delighted to share some of the children's reflections on their participation in this program.

Amelia Rm 12: "I really enjoyed it. I liked being in groups and working with other people".

Harper Rm 12: "I loved it. It was really fun to learn how to do the play".

Lacey Rm 11: "Footsteps was fun. we got to perform our part on stage, and watch others. in the first two weeks we made objects with our bodies".

Judd Rm 11: "I loved it. It was fun. We performed and we got through it even though one of our team was away on holiday. I loved trying to find the Jungle Temple- that was fun".

Elijah C Rm 11: "I enjoyed making objects with out bodies and going up on stage to play characters. It was really fun and funny".

Addison Rm 9: "It was good. I liked how we had to act out different things. I was a clown and everyone was laughing. 

Charlotte Rm 9: "I really liked it and want to do it again. I liked acting. My favourite thing was being the ring master in the show".

Zane Rm 9: "We did the Bus Stop, and performing, and other games".

Layton Rm 8: "I liked how we got to learn a show. It was really fun".

Julia Rm 8: " I really liked all the actionand how we got to do a lot of excercise".

Leo Rm 8: "I really liked being in the monster group because we had scary actions and i liked the theme music. I didn't really like some of the games, but overall it was fun".

Ollie Rm 8: "I didn't like my group- but the Bus Stop game was really good".

Elissa Rm 8: "I liked how we got to act like a clown and learn dances. It was really fun".

Livia Rm 7: "I liked acting. We learned new dances".

Henry Rm 7: "I liked  Red Light/Green Light. I like dthe Mickey Mouse things".

Mariya Rm 7: " I liked doing a play on the stage".

Payton Rm 6: " I liked the fruit game. We said the name of a fruit and did the actions for that fruit. My favourite was the banana because you spin around like a ballerina".

Azariah Rm 6: "I liked doing the orange fruit because we bobbed down, and I liked when we did a game where we were people and had to do actions. It was really fun".