DRAMA
Being a Drama teacher is an absolute privilege as you get to witness students in their creative and imaginative element, live every day. Our classes are full of raw energy, with students engaging and working collaboratively with each other for an ultimate result of self-expression in Performance. Studying drama requires emotional maturity, and gives pupils a deep understanding of themselves. Because it involves using not only their voices and bodies, but also emotions and creativity, it is able to engender a deep sense of self-esteem. It is also a subject that requires a great deal of peer trust, and so it plays an important role in teaching communication, listening and empathy skills.
RAW ENERGY This year our College Drama students continued to develop and excel as performers. Our Year 7 students have proven to be an exciting addition to the subject with all classes experiencing a one term taster course exploring mime, body language, soundscapes and movement.
At the end of the term each class presented a group performance based on a poem called ‘The Lake’ by Roger McGough. This highlighted environmental issues that develop from carelessness and neglect. Year 8 Drama have performed everything from secret agents to characters from ancient folk-tales. They have experienced what it was like to create their own script.
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They also acted out Deborah Oswald’s ‘Stories in the Dark,’ about children lost in the conflict of war. Year 10 and 11 students have been exploring the plays of contemporary Australian playwrights and had the opportunity to be Actor, Director, Set, Costume and Lighting Designer during their studies. These skills are invaluable in teaching students that Drama is more than just ‘acting.’ As part of this unit we travelled to the Perth Cultural Centre to experience the world premiere of ‘The Lighthouse Girl’ presented by The Black Swan Theatre Company. The students behaved impeccably and were very grateful for this rewarding experience. I am looking forward to watching our talented students grow and develop using Drama as a place to explore their ideas in a safe and non-threatening environment in the years to come. Ms Christina Howard Drama Teacher
