‘The practical activities created an atmosphere where language was genuinely developed.
Our Base
In Sept 2010 through a Creative Partnerships Enquiry Project, we became a theatre in company in residence at Farsley Farfield Primary School. Since then, we have been working alongside the children and staff to explore the question: How can a school maximise the impact of a theatre company in residence as a resource to inspire, support, extend and develop the creative curriculum Our first year’s work has led to drama collaborations across the whole school.
Current Projects
What People Say
Bill Hartley, Year 6 Teachers at Pudsey Swinnow
‘The drama had a huge impact on the childrens’ writing – especially the boys. Their writing had never been as strong and as visually clear before.’
Owen Bayley, Year 6 Teacher, Calverley Parkside Primary
‘I liked the bit where Gwyneth and Gawain had their argument – and we got to have out own argument…It gives you a chance to say what you think and put it in the story’.
Olivia
Project:
‘I learnt to express my feelings and not to be embarrassed’
Jack, Year 4, Middleton St. Mary’s Primary School
‘They could live a whole story from beginning to end – they were part of every detail and it was so real for them. They actually touch the Worzlum and drank the potion’
Julie McCaul, Year 4 Teacher, Holly Bush Primary School.
‘The resource pack was great – the perfect springboard into the rest of the curriculum. I am going to share it with the whole staff’.
Sally Spavin, Deputy Head, Pudsey Tyersal Primary School
'Granny’s Underground Garden totally captured the childrens’ imaginations.
Simon Clarkson, Year 5 teacher, Stanningley Primary School
Project:
‘This project has totally re-enthused me into teaching more drama in the classroom – and to justify the time given to teaching it.
Alex McGregor, Year 4 Teacher, Shakespeare Primary School
‘All the children got involved – they were all encouraged. They were so excited by the drama, they were still doing it in the playground!’
Carmel Utting, Year 6 Teacher at Pudsey St Nicholas
‘The children were so engaged – even the ones that normally switch off…they explored a story to the fullest, lived and breathed it and could remember every detail’
Rebecca Richardson, Year 4 teacher at Middleton Primary School