Year 12 are getting stuck in to understanding the context behind Sophie Treadwell’s ‘Machinal’, their set text. Some excellent independent learning to build on class work. Well done!
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Students can sign up for clubs and co-curricular activities on SOCS from today! We are proud of the range of activities that we offer. Staff love to share their own interests with students, as well as working with external providers to extend our provision even further.
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First lesson of A Level Drama! After writing out all the amazing things you might find in a piece of theatre, we stripped it all back to the absolute essentials. Peter Brook reminding us what’s crucial, as we embark on two exciting years of theatre making.
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Following on from their work at Lydney Docks on Saturday, the Art students went on to enjoy a tour of St Briavels castle, Aust Beach and M Shed in Bristol. The students used rocks from the beach to work on to, depicting the industrial landscape at Bristol Docks.
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Last week, @isaschools held their annual conference, with schools from all over the country represented. We are thrilled that Charlie M (L6) was invited to sing alongside several West End performers at the annual dinner. What a marvellous ambassador for St Ed's!
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Congratulations to Lucy G (Year 10) and Maite C (L6), who have both achieved distinction in Grade 8 this term. This is an enormous achievement and reflects the huge dedication of our musicians.
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We are thrilled that Issy P (Year 11) has successfully auditioned for NYMT (National Youth Music Theatre), for one of their summer productions.
An incredible achievement, as NYMT has alumni such as Eddie Redmayne, Matt Lucas and Lily James.
Well done Issy!
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Tickets are on sale now for the Senior School Spring Concert!
Our annual celebration of the musical life of the school takes place at Pittville Pump Room on Wednesday 29th March at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available from https://t.co/vntf2mINKM
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Year 9 are flying high in Drama this term! Extending their study of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ and applying the techniques of theatre company Frantic Assembly. Their excellent collaboration and fearless approach to the work has had outstanding results.
Congratulations!
We are thrilled that Charlie M (Year 12) has secured the role of Joseph in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ at The Playhouse Theatre in July.
Charlie played Gomez in our production of ‘The Addams Family’ at The Everyman Theatre.
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Cheltenham Arts Council have awarded Niamh M (Year 13) the Elizabeth Webster Cup for outstanding commitment to the arts. This is in recognition of the amazing work she has done in staging two school productions, whilst studying for her A Levels. Congratulations Niamh!
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Congratulations!
We are thrilled that Charlie M (Year 12) has secured the role of Joseph in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ at The Playhouse Theatre in July.
Charlie played Gomez in our production of ‘The Addams Family’ at The Everyman Theatre.
#SECarts#SECdrama
There are so many benefits to studying Music Theory. As well as being a requirement for some grades, a theoretical knowledge of music enables you to produce more creative, innovative and complex work.
All year groups welcome, before school, every Friday in Room 232.
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Exam day tomorrow! The studio has been buzzing before school, at break and lunchtimes as students prepare for their GCSE Drama scripted exam.
Break a leg!
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Year 12 working hard using @Team_Splendid as their practitioner. Finding the gest of their episodes so far. (And eating a lot of sweets along the way…)
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We have a had a brilliant (but exhausting) dress rehearsal for The Addams Family. Wonderful to be joined by @AhmedAAHamad (The Addams Family UK tour) to share his experience and enthusiasm.
Next stop- @Everymanchelt!
Congratulations!
We are thrilled that Georgia R (Year 12 Drama Scholar) has been cast as Sandy in the Theatre Studio production of ‘Grease’ at The Playhouse Theatre.
Can’t wait to see her in ‘Grease’? Come and see her in ‘The Addams Family’ next week. https://t.co/0PaFlPzbKf
We’re so lucky to have multi-talented cast members. Eliza D (Yr11) plays Mal in The Addams Family, but today she was using her DT skills to help construct the set.
Did you know about the excellent crossover between Drama and STEM?