The Creative Arts children who are not performing in the Upper School show are completing a comprehensive theatre course within their rotation groups. They are learning about the wide variety of jobs involved within theatre including front of house, backstage and the different performance elements (orchestra, chorus, principles). They will then learn about the history of theatre before they split into their different components comprising set design, props, costumes and stage make-up. The children are lucky in that every staff member within the creative arts department has worked professionally within the theatre industry and is able to bring their own specialist experience to the course. In PE, year 7 are working on developing their core strength, flexibility and stamina on the trampoline. Pupils are experimenting with different landings and making shapes in the air in preparation for developing their own sequence to showcase their skills. This week the focus has been on performing a back landing safely with control and accuracy, linking this new move into their routine.
Year 8 have been working on the proficiency in trampolining award. This award is from level 1-9, and becomes increasingly more challenging as you progress. Most pupils have made it to at least level 6 while some have managed to achieve level 9, including a front somersault. Each level consists of a certain amount of moves plus a routine to finish.