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Drama has its challenges for remote learning. A subject that traditionally relies on extensive group work and plenty of close interaction was always going to provide us with...
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Drama has its challenges for remote learning. A subject that traditionally relies on extensive group work and plenty of close interaction was always going to provide us with...
Posted by Greg Knowles
Over the last two weeks we have been busy auditioning students for our exciting school production this year – School Of Rock!!!. To date we have auditioned years 7 and 8. By...
Posted by Greg Knowles
This week would have seen our more able drama students take part in the annual Bushey Meads Outdoor Shakespeare production supported by a range of artists from across the arts...
Posted by Greg Knowles
Usually at this time of year in the arts faculty we would be finishing off end of year assessments; moderating the high quality GCSE and A-level art work and finalising...
Posted by Greg Knowles
Lockdown has been a trying experience for us all in many ways, but watching ‘College Behind Bars’ (BBC TV) might make you look at lockdown very differently. The programme was...
Posted by Greg Knowles
During lockdown the Arts faculty student leaders have come up with a series of arts challenges for all students and staff to complete. Even though the challenges have only been...
Posted by Greg Knowles
At this point in our year 8 drama curriculum our students would usually be creating plays to communicate the problems with social media – cyberbullying, lower social skills,...
Posted by Greg Knowles
In such ‘interesting times’ I am so proud of the staff in the arts faculty and the work they are doing to keep our students at the forefront of arts education. A range...
Posted by Greg Knowles
Earlier this month Bushey Meads drama students attended their first virtual theatre trip. At 7.00pm on Thursday April the 2nd, all GCSe and A-level drama students who were able to...
Posted by Greg Knowles
The Bushey Meads Performing Arts Festival preparations are well underway! Staff and students from all across the Arts Department are really excited to share all their hard work...
Posted by Greg Knowles
This first week back, Key Stage 3 students have been exploring new styles of dance in their lessons. Year 7 are experimenting with the Hip Hop style, Year 8 are developing their...
As we all consider what we can do to continue supporting each other during these difficult times, this week’s National Children’s Mental Health Week seems all the more...