Head of Department
The Abbey Grammar School
77a, Ashgrove Road
Newry
Co Down, BT34 1QN
N Ireland
+44 (0) 28 3026 3142
Drama promotes: emotional intelligence, self-worth, play, cultural awareness, observation, socialising, curiosity, responsibility, pride, discipline, exercise, planning, communication, negotiation, compassion, sensitivity, team work, self-expression, imagination, spontaneity, fun, focus, leadership, evaluation, confidence, confidence, vocabulary, self-control, self-esteem, empathy, stamina, concentration, friendship, articulation, leadership, collaboration, perspective, interaction, organisation, perseverance, and non-verbal communication.
Careers that benefit from having studied Drama:
Teacher, solicitor, barrister, judge, journalist, therapist, radio broadcaster, social worker, youth worker, manager, producer, public relations manager, fundraiser, special needs teacher, advertising and marketing, hospitality and tourism, retail, recruitment, agent, event organiser, press officer, scriptwriter and lighting technician to name but a few.
KS3
All pupils study Drama in Years 8, 9 and 10, getting two periods of Drama a week lasting 1hr 10mins. We have a very popular Drama Club for KS3 pupils every Wednesday 3.20-4.20 run by our Drama Committee, which is made up of KS4 and KS5 Drama enthusiasts.
Year 8
Term One: Darkwood Manor and Pantomime
Term Two: Spy School and Script Work
Term Three: Shakespeare Shorts and Talent Show
Year 9
Term One: Melodrama and Pantomime
Term Two: Style Carousel and TIE
Term Three: Script Work and Talent Show
Year 10
Term One: Stage Fighting and Pantomime
Term Two: Animal Farm and Practitioners
Term Three: Shakespeare Festival and Devising
GCSE
Drama is a popular choice at GCSE. (CCEA Specification)
Unit | Content |
Unit One
Year 11 25% Practical |
|
Unit Two
Year 12 35% Practical |
|
Unit Three
Prepare in Year 11 & 12 Take the exam at the end of Year 12 40% Written – 1hr 30mins |
|
A Level
Drama and Theatre Studies has proved a popular choice in the Abbey and we often collaborate with A Level pupils from the Sacred Heart. (Edexcel Specification)
Component 1: Devising |
Practical and written
40% of the qualification Year 13 |
Content overview
|
Assessment overview
· Internally assessed and externally moderated. |
Component 2: Text in Performance |
Practical
20% of the qualification Year 14 |
Content Overview
|
Assessment Overview
|
Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice |
Written Examination – 2hrs 30mins – exam is the end of Year 14
40% of the qualification Prepare in Year 13 and Year 14 |
Content Overview
|
Assessment Overview
|
Drama is a (wonderful) statutory requirement at KS3.
Drama enables pupils to explore, develop and express ideas and concepts which will help them make sense of reality.
Drama is a life skill and a creative art form. It helps pupils develop their ability to use voice, movement, gesture and facial expression, in acting, mime, dance drama and improvisation. They can express and manage their thoughts and feelings – shared and experienced – while working in a safe and controlled environment. The development of these skills encourages self confidence and self awareness. It promotes the development of the individual in a group context: roles and ideas are negotiated, problems solved and decisions made together. Drama often leads to performance for a wider audience.
Head of Department
© 2023 Abbey Grammar School Newry | Cookie Policy