Exams for Year 11 GCSE Drama Students

You may already be aware that your son or daughter is due to sit a controlled assessment exam for Drama in January 2012. This means that, rather than completing coursework at home, they will be expected to plan a piece of drama and evaluate their plan in school, under controlled exam conditions. They will also perform their work after school on 5th and 6th January as part of this unit 2 coursework.

As a department, we believe that this makes formal assessment much fairer because all students are given same opportunity to prepare and the same conditions in which to produce their final piece of performance and written work. However, it also makes it essential that students are present for the controlled assessment sessions. I am writing to inform you of the key dates for this important assessment.

Drama Exams Year 10 GCSE Students

You may already be aware that your son or daughter is due to sit a controlled assessment exam for Drama in December. This means that, rather than completing coursework at home, they will be expected to plan a piece of drama and evaluate their plan in school, under controlled exam conditions.

On the 3rd November 2011 the drama department took GCSE groups year 10 and 11 to Milton Keynes Theatre to see one of "the most spectacular visual and interactive productions of modern theatre", Slava’s Snowshow. The production was enjoyed by all, drawing comments such as "one of the best drama shows ever seen" and "10 out of 10 for its interaction with the audience".

Slava's Snowshow is one of the best drama shows I have ever seen. It was so creative and random. Even though it didn’t have a typical storyline it was still amazing.

Kara Fitzgerald

Slava's Snowshow is one of the best pieces of drama I have ever seen! I loved how the set was so simple but there was so much depth in the characters. Truly amazing!

Zara Nicholls

I have just viewed one of the most monumental shows ever using abstract techniques that causes exhilarating effects. It keeps your mind engaged throughout.

Alice Simmons

Dear Parent/Guardian

Extra Activities for AS/A2 Drama students in collaboration with :

These workshops are designed to introduce students to higher education and specifically the study of drama/theatre within higher education. The workshop for Year 12/13 students also provides participants with advice and guidance about the audition and interview process at Central. Workshops are offered free of charge to our students.

Dear Parent/Guardian

As part of your son or daughter's course in GCSE Drama, we have arranged a theatre trip that will enhance their studies this term. We are very excited and have booked the best seats in the house for a theatre trip to see Slava's Snowshow at Milton Keynes Theatre on 3rd November.

Students will come to school as normal in smart, casual clothes suitable for the theatre. They will attend lessons in the morning (period 1-4) and then catch the coach at lunchtime 12:45. Students must meet in the drama studio to register. Students will watch a matinee performance of the show then return to school at approximately 5pm.

If you haven't already done so, please print complete this consent form and enclose the relevant sum of money to cover the cost of this trip. If your son or daughter wishes to attend please enclose £33 (cash/cheque).

Yours faithfully

Mrs Brahmachari
Head of Drama