Performing Arts

Welcome to Performing Arts Term 3!

Prep

Students in Prep will be focussing on exploring, experimenting, and playing using three key elements of drama:

• Character
• Place
• Action

Throughout the term,  Preps will be engaging in a variety of fun and interactive group games designed to support their social connections, communication skills, and creativity. These activities will give students the opportunity to use their imaginations, work together, and express themselves through movement and voice.

In addition to group games, Preps will also take part in storytelling, role-play, and improvisation activities that allow them to step into different characters and settings. 

It’s already been a fun start to our drama journey, and I can’t wait to see the Preps continue to grow and shine on their dramatic adventures!

Grade 1/2

Throughout the Term, Grade 1/2 students will be engaging in a variety of fun and interactive group games while focusing on three key elements of drama:

• Character
• Place
• Action

Grade 1/2 students will bring their knowledge together in small groups to plan, practise, and perform a short play based on a familiar fairy tale. This exciting project allows students to apply what they’ve learned about the elements of drama in a creative and collaborative way.

Students will take on different roles within their groups, including scriptwriters, directors, and performers. They’ll work together to adapt their chosen fairy tale, create simple props or costume pieces, and rehearse their scenes. This project encourages teamwork, imagination, and confidence as students prepare to share their performances with their classmates.

I can’t wait to see the wonderful stories they bring to life!

Grade 3-6

Throughout the Term, Grade 3-6 students will be focusing on three key elements of drama:

• Character
• Place
• Action

Along with some fun and silly group games, Grade 3-6 students will bring their knowledge together in small groups to plan, practice, and perform a short play, combining two different fairy tales. This project allows students to apply what they’ve learned about the elements of drama in a creative and collaborative way. Each student will take on a specific role within their group, such as scriptwriter, director, or performer, contributing their strengths and ideas to the creative process.

As part of the project, students will write scripts, design simple props or costume elements, and rehearse their scenes in preparation for performance. This task not only builds drama skills but also promotes leadership, cooperation, and creative problem-solving. 

I'm looking forward to seeing how students bring their stories to life and support one another through the rehearsal and performance process.