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Welcome to Expressive Performing
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Aims of the Faculty
To encourage and develop:-
Creativity
The aesthetic
An understanding of values
An understanding of cultural change
Physical and perceptual skills
Communication of ideas
The opportunity to explore various art forms in
depth and together
Knowledge and understanding of artistic forms
Appraisal skills of appreciation and evaluation
An understanding of the Arts in a social and
historical context
Opportunities to create performances and
displays
Appreciation of text and artistic performances
in a working context
Opportunities for leadership
Opportunities to work as part of a team
Commitment
Confidence
Organisational and planning skills
Research skills
Problem – solving skills
Practice in meeting deadlines
An understanding of the arts as a learning tool.
The Faculty also seeks to :-
Encourage professional artistes to perform for
and work with students and staff
Offer extensive extra-curricular activities
which give the opportunity to further particular
arts skills and develop the self.
When pupils leave school they should have a
balanced view of the Arts. They should be aware
of the autonomy and dependence of the Arts on
each other. The pupils Arts education should
stimulate a lasting enjoyment and interest in
the Arts. The Arts should be seen as relevant to
their lives.
Staffing
Gail E. Sowerby
Qualifications Cert Ed – specialising in P.E.
and Dance, B.A. Social Sciences, Advanced
Diploma of Special Needs.
Post of responsibility Head of Expressive Arts
Faculty
Subjects taught Expressive Arts (Dance) at KS3
and KS4
Chris Taylor
Qualifications B.A Creative Arts, PGCE Drama
Post of responsibility Head of Drama,
Responsibility for gifted and talented pupils in
Faculty- School G&T Coordinator
Subjects taught Drama at KS3 and 4,
Wendy Letherland
Qualifications B.Ed in Music
Post of responsibility Head of Music
Subjects taught Music throughout school
