Year Six Blog

Year 6 started their drama work today. Miss Gibson & Mrs Roberts attended a RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) workshop before Christmas (it was very demanding!!) and our school was one of six chosen to take part in the extended programme. ( That was already decided and had nothing to do with our skills on the day - luckily!! Only joking we were brilliant.)
For 4 weeks a drama practioner, Helen Jackson is working with the children for a 2 hour session. We are working on ‘Macbeth’. After each session we will be working on a linked writing task. This week its a letter to Lady Macbeth from her husband.
Today we played some games, introduced some characters and acted out the battle scene. We also did lots of discussing. Some of the children were given individual roles to play and were GREAT!!! Emma made a super King Duncan with crown and sword. Kyle, Megan D and Penny played the three witches ( great acting) Sean W was Macbeth and Sean R Banquo,his friend. Molly wore a beautiful but very heavy dress as Lady Macbeth. Luckily she had a very helpful lady-in-waiting, Milly. Sam played the part of Ross who delivers a message to Macbeth from the King. Everyone though joined in with enthusiasm. The boys who had been playing football and were held up at the Tournament quickly settled into the work.
Thank you to Helen for a super afternoon and thanks to Mrs Jacquest, one of our school governors for her support.
We were very proud of the children’s effort and attitude and we can’t wait for session 2!

Dr. Howard, Head of Music at Deyes High came into school this week to take short sessions with Years 5 & 6. He brought in a bassoon and played a short piece for the children before involving them in some activities. He will be here for the next two weeks.

Week 2 was even more tiring than week 1 but the routine is really starting to take shape. Year 6 were brilliant in remembering the changes - Miss Gibson wasn’t!!!
We can’t wait for week 3!! We’re really enjoying working with Mrs Treanor.