Performing Arts
‘The arts are not a frill. The arts are a response to our individuality and our nature and help to shape our identity. What is there that can transcend deep difference and stubborn divisions? The arts. They have a wonderful universality. Art has the potential to unify. It can speak in many languages without a translator. The arts do not discriminate. The arts lift us up.’ Barbara Jordan
Our purpose and objective in the Performing Arts faculty is to develop passionate, imaginative and inquisitive individuals who see the world from an artistic perspective, enjoying and celebrating past and present art forms generated from an array of different cultures. Through lessons and extra-curricular provision, we promote an inclusive environment that nurtures students’ creativity, which has created a supportive community and inspiring culture across all year groups. Each year, our full Academy production boasts a cast and crew of nearly one hundred students, performing high calibre works from famous musical theatre productions to our own interpretations of classical texts. There is also our John Alexander event which gives students from all areas of the creative arts the opportunity to showcase their work and progress in their respective artistic fields.
Music
Our music curriculum is designed to inspire and encourage a love of music in addition to preparing students for examination pathways. From their first year with us at SRPA students learn skills and techniques focussed on voice, keyboard, ukulele, music production, and different styles of music such as film, dance and rock. We also promote the study of different cultures and teach a diverse array of styles including samba, West African drumming and Caribbean steel pans. As students go through music in examination years the curriculum has been designed in line with the model music curriculum (March 2021) with pupils developing skills in Singing, Listening, Composing and Solo and Ensemble performance skills.
The Academy promotes the value of music through its partnership with Lincolnshire Music Service and endeavours to follow the National Plan for Music Education, always developing our commitment to engage students in music opportunities from all backgrounds.
Our extra-curricular provision includes music tuition with Lincolnshire Music Service, vocal tuition with Helen Winter, keyboard club, school band, Vocal Collective, practice room availability, recording studio, ukelele club, music production and drumming club.
Drama
The curriculum in drama throughout key stage three is designed to mirror the requirements of key stage four and five study, focusing on three key areas, theoretical investigation into creative styles and purpose, script work and devised pieces. We explore a wide range of topics that investigate theatre forms from around the world and tackle challenges issues that face our young people in the modern age. We also focus on the development of personal skills, such as empathy, confidence, public speaking and teamwork through our exploration, alongside the development of oracy and literacy skills. Each year we run a number of educational visits to see live theatre in addition to in school workshops, led by industry professionals to help inspire our young people. We focus on careers in the technical theatre industry too, with developing opportunities in all pathways.
Our extra-curricular provision continues to grow alongside our whole Academy productions with our recent success taking part in the National Theatre Connections programme. An incredible opportunity for our students to work with and perform on professional stages regionally and at the acclaimed National Theatre in London.
