EXPRESSIVE ARTS

As an Expressive Ar ts Facult y we have worked hard this year to expand the collaborative Ar ts oppor tunities available to our students at KSAB.

I n Term one, all Drama and Music students were given the oppor tunit y to work with professional musical theatre ac tors from ArtsEd in London. The project consisted of three weeklong workshops culminating in a per formance at the end. The first projec t, offered to Music and Drama students in Years 9-13, involved a week of rehearsals in the drama studio, work ing through choreography, ac ting classes and vocal workshops. Many of our students were given the oppor tunit y for the first time, to per form to a large audience, this demonstrated an immense amount of courage and commitment. I t was a pleasure to see so many students develop such wonder ful sk ills in Musical Theatre.

The second projec t saw all Year 5 and 6 students across all three K ings’ schools come together on stage in a musical theatre bonanza per forming singing and choreography from some musical theatre favourites. The final projec t showcased our secondar y Emirati communit y and students involved in the projec t created a National Day inspired per formance to celebrate the culture and heritage of the UAE.

I n Term t wo, we saw the first student organised Ar ts’ event! Our BTEC Music Tech student organised a fantastic talent show K-Fac tor. The evening showcased a real medley of talent from songs per formances, to stand-up comedy and anything inbet ween. The event also allowed our Key Stage 5 students to develop their enterprise and event management skills.

Our biggest event of the year was our annual S econdar y Expressive Ar ts Produc tion. This year we saw our largest cohor t of student involvement with over 50 students tak ing par t on stage! ‘Grease’ was the produc tion of choice and it proved to be a real hit with our K ings’ communit y who got involved by wearing their finest 1950s attire at each showing. Collaboration from the Music, Ar t, Drama and Design Technology teams saw that the show was a real success and we can’t wait for nex t year ’s produc tion!

What an incredible year we have had in Primar y Arts. From whole year group music and drama showcases in our auditorium to successful Pop Up concert performances in the early mornings, the per forming ar ts has once again been at the hear t of Primar y. The highlight of the year was the Primar y 4-6 Show Choir mak ing it once again to the finals of Choir Fest Middle East.

Ms Jooles Head of Primary Music

CHOIR FEST MIDDLE EAST

“Choir Fest was an amazing experience for me. First I was shy but when I saw all the other schools sing it made me want to do my best. Ever yone was so k ind and could sing so well. I t makes me want to sing better. I loved the Acapella group, I found it exciting to hear them make all those sounds with only their voices. I can’t wait to come back nex t year.” Aria Watkins, Year 1

THE WEST END COMES TO KINGS’

“Ar ts Ed National Day was ex traordinar y and was an outstanding experience which I learned a lot from and would love to do again. I t was a magical per formance that was aiming to invite the audience into the traditional Emirati culture; to see Emirati life from our point of view and how we like to celebrate, live, laugh and love one another. “ Aya Al Zarooni, Year 8

THE LAUNCH OF NATIONAL DAY

MUSICAL THEATRE

GREASE PRODUCTION

“ The Grease produc tion this year was fantastic. Ever yone worked super hard to pull off probably one of the best produc tions that I have watched at KSAB. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I t was so much fun and ver y enter taining.”

Erin D’Oliveira, Year 11

“I really enjoyed the Grease produc tion. I t was so fun suppor ting our school ac tors and the organisation was amazing! The hard work teachers and students put in was just indescribable! I am ver y proud and pleased to be in this school, where we have such great events!” Anastasia Sythnik, Year 7

“Having the pleasure to play one of the female leads has brought so many new oppor tunities. I have gained new sk ills and new friends, who I now consider to be my second family. I can honestly say that it was the most thrilling and enter taining experience of my life which I had the honour of spending with the most amazing teachers and people!” Ayah El-Alwan, Year 12

ARTISTRY

VIRTUAL CHOIR

“I love singing and ac ting so much and was ver y eager to par ticipate in the vir tual choir. I love the song ‘Love shine a light ’. The virus may have stopped me from attending school, but school got us all together vir tually. I t was a wonder ful oppor tunit y and experience for me, especially as I was the first soloist.” Natalia D’Souza, Year 2 “M y favourite memor y from my Year 5 musical year was the Year 5 Showcase. I t was about heroes and villains and I was excited to per form songs and dances from four Disney musicals. I t was truly magical. I was so proud of myself and ever yone who took par t.” Noya Fareed, Year 5

CURRICULUM SHOWCASE

AN EXPLOSION OF CREATIVITY

“ This year I’ve attended several ar t ac tivities. I created a sea-horse for Ar t Week and also learned the techniques of watercolor. Af ter, I par ticipated in the KSAB Ar t H istor y Diploma. I enjoyed the Greek era the most. Now I enjoy the online ar t lessons, especially the one where I painted a Keith Haring inspired flying man.” Bilge Eyuboglu, Year 4 “ This year I loved learning about the jungle animals and the chalk fruit. I enjoyed Ar t Week when we created our own imaginary fruit! I also enrolled for the Ar t Diploma in which I enjoy learning about the histor y of ar t. The online lessons have also taught me a lot about ar tists like Keith Haring and Giacometti” Nandini Ram Mohan, Year 3