Drama
Drama at Aldro is fun and uplifting and everyone gets the opportunity to perform.
Each form in years 3-8 has one drama lesson a week in which we aim to develop the children's confidence, self-esteem and drama skills through a range of topics and stimulating exercises.
Children happily throw themselves into a variety of entertaining roles as they improvise, mime, communicate, move, explore pre-existing characters and invent their own.
Drama is an inclusive subject in which group work is key and communication is essential. The pupils make remarkable progress and enter the next stage of their education as confident individuals, competent speakers and in many cases exceptional performers.
School Productions
Forms 3 to 7 are invited to audition for various School Productions and all pupils who wish to take part are welcomed to the stage. We introduce them to vocabulary and practice associated with professional theatre and it is absolutely fundamental that the cast and crew gain a real sense of the enjoyment and excitement that comes from being involved in a production.
These shows are extremely well supported in their production and audiences by family, friends and staff. Recently we have put on memorable performances of High School Musical, The Little Mermaid and Frozen!
Almost 85% of pupils take additional LAMDA lessons
LAMDA
Almost 85% of pupils opt to take additional LAMDA lessons, which are given on a weekly rotational basis. It's a great opportunity for pupils to gain public speaking confidence in a one to one lesson. Students have an opportunity to perform during termly informal showcases and twice yearly examination sessions are held here at Aldro.
Leavers' Show
During drama lessons and in the weeks following Common Entrance, the Leavers take part in a fabulous range of comedy and drama as they prepare intensely and energetically for a show to mark their time at Aldro.
This is an appropriate moment to reflect on the years they have spent here with us and their contribution to the school. This is a wonderful occasion where the pupils cement their friendships and say farewell to their Prep school in style.
Scholarships
Potential drama scholars are given 1:1 guidance for their audition and performance opportunities. This year, we have achieved an exceptional eight Drama scholarships from Tonbridge, Charterhouse, Harrow, Cranleigh and KESW.
