At Whitchurch High School there has always been a strong tradition of Drama.  It is a subject that encourages pupils to explore creatively the world in which they live.  Pupils use their imagination; develop thinking skills and self-confidence in a fun and stimulating environment.  The very nature of Drama gives coverage to all key skills, in particular Communication, Improving Own Learning and Performance, Problem Solving and Working with Others.  It also contributes to the teaching of emotional literacy.  Drama helps our younger pupils to develop speaking and listening skills and assists in the teaching of Shakespeare.

Throughout KS3 all pupils are taught once a fortnight with the option of take up at GCSE and AS/A Level.  SEN pupils continue to study Drama throughout Key stage 4. 

Drama productions produced each year are:

The Young Playwrights’ Festival – December

The Main School Production – March (Musical/Play) e.g. Carousel 2006

SEN Drama Festival 

Various smaller projects and Performance Evenings

Overall Drama contributes to the personal, social and aesthetic development of all students, as well as the cultural ethos of the school. 

‘Spiritual aspects are a regular focus of work in drama and pupils express a very personal response to the experience of working with practising artists’ Estyn Report 2003