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Drama
Curriculum Intent
Our aim is to provide a high quality and relevant drama curriculum, rich in cultural capital. We aim for all students to be able to read, perform, technically support and analyse a wide range of texts from different cultures. We want students to be able to develop SMSC by taking on the roles of others, developing empathy and insight for different perspectives and build self -worth in performance and production.

Why Study Drama?
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.
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.
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.
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Schemes of Work



A Level
