Writes Arjun T. and Ronan M.
Recently, Year 5 took part in a unique and brilliant drama experience, working together to perform our own scenes and bring our scripts to life. This was a fantastic opportunity for our entire year group to explore a new style of performance.
We worked in groups of 4 and had to rely heavily on teamwork and communication. In each group, one boy took on the vital role of Director and the remaining boys the Actors, taking to the stage in specialist masks.
Given the masks covered our faces, we couldn’t rely on our usual expressions on stage. Instead, we had to learn how to tell a story through either miming or acting, using our body language and movements to express ourselves.
For all of us, parents included, thought it was highly entertaining and funny! It was a great challenge and definitely a highlight of Year 5.
Thank you to Mr Hinton and Miss Cooper for all their help and hard work!
Writes Spencer Hinton, Director of Drama
The eagerly awaited annual Year 5 Mask presentation returned in a special assembly on Friday 15 May in The Lalani New Barn Theatre. The boys spent the Spring Term experimenting with the technical demands of mask technique, before rehearsing their own scenes using the school’s collection of Trestle Theatre Company masks. The presentation featured a series of simple sketches devised by the boys exploring emotional and physical expression.
Year 5 worked hard to stage a wonderful performance, and I am very proud of their efforts. Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend and for your kind words of appreciation.
