ARTISTIC ENCOURAGEMENT A major strength of the School is the Creative Arts. From the age of four girls are proud to present their musical and dramatic talents. “Music is in evidence around the school throughout the day, every day. Pupils obviously take delight in their music making as does the staff” Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI) Inspection Report - March 2003
ability to work together, the self discipline required to learn to play or sing to a high standard and the confidence required to perform in public are highly desirable, transferable skills which contribute to the growth of mature, poised and assured young women capable of making a difference in the world. Drama too is of the highest standard with
80% of pupils in the Junior School play at least one instrument with many in the Senior School playing three or more and singing too. Opportunities to perform in front of an audience are many. At every stage girls are encouraged to perform, from those at the early stages of learning an instrument to those with impressive talent and proficiency. There are lunchtime concerts in School that parents are welcome to attend and girls also perform to community groups in local venues. There are regular evening concerts; the Scholars’ Concert never fails to impress and inspires others to redouble their efforts to practise their own instrument. The Spring Concerts illustrate vividly the extent of the involvement of so many in the wide variety of musical groups from the orchestras and string quartets to flute groups and Jazz Band. It is hugely rewarding to be part of such a vibrant musical community. The
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powerful performances from Shakespearean to contemporary and physical theatre. Year on year, external examiners comment very favourably on the calibre of the improvised pieces produced by the A Level Theatre Studies students. Every age group is catered for with several major productions each year. There is barely a week in the year that someone is not rehearsing for a significant performance.