Welcome to the Drama Department

"God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other." 

1 Corinthians 12:24b-25

Christian Vision and Values in Drama

We believe that Drama is an important subject to promote unity within both the school environment and wider society. When a group of people work together towards a shared goal the outcomes are plentiful. We promote the Christian values of humility, patience and respect by making both creative and meaningful work that is purposeful and thought provoking.

Drama Curriculum Intent

  • At Balshaw’s we aim to harbour a love of drama and a recognition of cross-curricular benefit, for our students to develop into confident and eloquent individuals
  • We encourage our students to learn in an active way and celebrate our own and other people’s accomplishments
  • Through the planning and delivery of lessons, we encourage an understanding of our own identity and the role that we play in society and the wider world. The lessons promote cultural capital
  • We aim to introduce students to different theatrical influences and the didactic form of theatre as a way of communication
  • Students and those with SEND are not disadvantaged with a reduced curriculum
  • Assessment points are built into each SOW to promote long term knowledge and skills that build on what has been previously taught

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

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Key Stage 4 Curriculum

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Drama Curriculum Intent
 

  • At Balshaw’s we aim to harbour a love of drama and a recognition of cross-curricular benefit, for our students to develop into confident and eloquent individuals
  • We encourage our students to learn in an active way and celebrate our own and other people’s accomplishments
  • Through the planning and delivery of lessons, we encourage an understanding of our own identity and the role that we play in society and the wider world. The lessons promote cultural capital
  • We aim to introduce students to different theatrical influences and the didactic form of theatre as a way of communication
  • Students and those with SEND are not disadvantaged with a reduced curriculum
  • Assessment points are built into each SOW to promote long term knowledge and skills that build on what has been previously taught

Drama Department Staff

If you want to speak to a member of the Drama department, these are the members of the department:

Curriculum Leader:  Mrs L Bache

Extra-curricular Opportunities in Drama

Theatre trips to Runshaw College, The Lowry in Manchester, The Bolton Octagon

Bi-annual whole school musical

Balfest

KS3 Drama club

KS4 rehearsals schedule

Further information about Drama

We are supported by StagED who host regular workshops on our KS4 set text Blood Brothers. We also use The National Theatre library to aid learning as well as a subscription to Blackeyed Theatre and their digital platform.