IMAGINATIONS, INITIATIVE AND IDEAS
Schools in Fife have been opening their doors to Drama - and some very strange happenings - this term, with the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy. Equipped with nothing more than with strong voices, expressive faces and energetic bodies - and, most importantly, enormous imaginations,- six schools have taken part in Drama workshops showing just how powerful an imagination can be .
The children from Crossgates School, Kirkcaldy West, Kirkcaldy North, Milesmark, Balmerino and Wormit have all filled their school halls with mischievous ants, invading aliens, hootin' tootin' cowboys, celebrity chefs and nervous musicians - though not all at the same time!
The workshops were part of the schools' projects on literacy and the arts, and demonstrated how a spark of an idea can be develped, nutured and expanded - eventually growing to a play in which every child was involved and had a part to play.
Imagination is after all a hugely important part of a child's development whether they are studying the Arts or investigating science, maths or technology: through Drama the children can understand how there may be many means towards an end, and discussion and collaboration lead to a satisfactory conclusion.
Although our "audiences" were limited to the class teachers, the children shone with pride at what they had created together and thoroughly enjoyed the process of getting there!"
If you would like to arrange a Drama workshop for your school, please ring Barbara on 01382 330052.
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