The Burgate School treats Drama as a subject in its own right and it is very much aware of the positive influence it has on many of its pupils across the curriculum.

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Drama can enable and empower pupils to improve their skills in communication, language, self- confidence, speaking, listening and socially - all of these skills are of course needed in daily school life.

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Burgate is lucky enough to have a purpose built drama studio which, whenever possible, is used and treated like a professional studio. Pupils and students alike have often commented on the ‘magical’ atmosphere that is so often felt when watching a performance in the room. Whether a short year seven improvisation or the sixth form performing Shakespeare; drama adds to a pupil’s education by fuelling their imagination, developing creative thinking and by the appreciation of the work and efforts of others.