Gifted and Talented
Pupils identified as Gifted and Talented in Drama have demonstrated a particular flair or ability in theatrical performance. In recognising them, we aim to offer them the opportunity to be challenged and given
opportunity to further develop their ability both in their timetabled lessons and in extra curricular activities.
Gifted and Talented students have the opportunity to take part in:
- Weekly Drama clubs either as a participant in KS3 or as an assistant at KS4
- Activities Week 'Shakespeare in the Woods' Performance
- Extra trips and work with theatre companies: Trestle Theatre Company and Spectral Arts
- Performance opportunities at annual Environment Awards at The Old Market Theatre
- Observation of Key Stage 4 assessed performances
- Annual New York trip
- Performance Opportunities in the school production and touring Theatre in Education Company
Gifted and Talented Selection Criteria
Making
- Imaginative and original
- Engaged focus on task
- Dramatic and humourous potential of ideas
- Response to theme, genre and style
- Engaged seriously and creatively
- Challenging points of view
- Pro-active approach to self development
- Interest and enthusiasm
- Awareness of audience
- Create a role with sensitivity and flair
- Capable of independent work
- Awareness of others' strengths and weaknesses
- Awareness of importance of self-reflection and refinement
- Developed spacial and physical awareness
Responding
- Response to theme, genre and style
- Demonstrate a reflective nature
- Challenging points of view
- Pro-active approach to self development
- Interest and enthusiasm
- Capable of independent work
- Awareness of importance of self relection and refinement
Performing
- Engaged seriously and creatively
- Pro-active approach to self development
- Interest and enthusiams
- Outstanding performance at a level considerably higher than expected
- Awareness of audience
- Excellent command of physical and vocal skills
- Capable of independent work
- Developed spacial and physical awareness
- Prepared to take risks