Academic Studies

For the junior student the development of literacy, numeracy and an ability for self-expression is encouraged and the SATS examinations at Key Stage 2 and 3 are taken annually.

The senior student is encouraged to develop their academic skills up to GCSE/AS and "A" level standards.

Students have gained excellent results in both their core and specialised subjects.

The following subjects are included in the curriculum:

  • English Language/Literature
  • Mathematics
  • French/Spanish
  • Humanities: History/Geography/P&SE
  • Science and Human Biology
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Drama and Theatre Arts
  • Media Studies
  • Art
  • Information Technology/Computer Studies

 

  
 

Vocational Studies

Students benefit from a highly qualified and professionally experienced staff in dance, drama and music. The students will enjoy a comprehensive training to succeed in a competitive career.

The following subjects are included in the curriculum:

Dance

  • Audition techniques
  • Benesh and Laban Notation
  • Choreography
  • Classical Ballet ISTD:RAD
  • Contemporary Ballet
  • Festival work
  • History of Dance
  • Jazz (ISTD)
  • Modern ISTD
  • National (RAD)
  • Tap ISTD

Drama

  • Acting (Trinity/Guildhall)
  • Audition Techniques
  • Choral Verse
  • Costume Design
  • Direction
  • Festival Work
  • Improvisation
  • Lighting/Sound Techniques
  • Make-up
  • Media Techniques (Television/Film/Radio)
  • Mime
  • Movement
  • Scenic Design
  • Speech/Public-Speaking/Voice Work
  • Stage Management

Music

  • Audition Techniques
  • Breathing/Vocal Techniques
  • Festival Work
  • Music Theory (Associated Board)
  • Musical Theatre (Trinity/Guildhall)
  • Opera/Leider/Recitative Repertoire
  • Piano/Keyboard/Guitar
  • Pop/Rock
  • Singing (Associated Board)
  

 

 

  
 

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