Drama is an important activity at Saint Ronan’s and adds to the personal development of the children, as well as enriching their approach to collaboration, performance skills and literacy. With an emphasis on fun, we aim to foster an enthusiasm for Drama and public performance and to that end we offer a number of opportunities for pupils to perform throughout the year, as well as weekly Drama lessons for Years 3, 4 and 5.
In Drama lessons, pupils gain in confidence and develop listening, speaking and improvisation skills. Their awareness of others and ability to co-operate is enhance, and they are able to carry their creative ideas through into action in a process of co-operation, performance and review. Amongst other things, pupils learn techniques such as still-imaging, thought-tracking, improvisation, and devise their own work using these skills.
We are thrilled to be back together again, and this year have successfully produced Twelfth Night for the Coram Shakespeare Film Festival (a national festival which showcases work from around the country). The children of year 5 and 6 have performed a wonderful production of Beauty and the Beast with Frances Yonge (our musical director) back in the fold, after two years absence. This summer we are looking forward to an outdoor production from Year 3 and Year 4 will perform ‘Squids Will Be Squids’ an adaptation of modern fables.
My children changed schools in yr 2 & yr 4 and they settled in instantly. The school has a lovely family feel, the staff do a brilliant job inspiring the children. Both my girls weren't particularly sporty when they arrived but both grew to love sport and my eldest has carried that through into senior school. The music is also exceptional, you really feel your children come away with a well rounded education not just academic. Both my girls have got into their senior schools of choice and I am sad to say farewell to Saint Ronan's but thank you for all you have done for my children. Highly recommended.
Hayley S
This is a real gem, right at the top of its game. The children are loved and cared for by the entire staff. I wish I had had the opportunity many years ago. They achieve so much by example, gentleness and kindness. Floret St Ronan's and long may you continue to flourish.
Terry D
Saint Ronans is quite unique and magical.. the children work hard and play equally hard... the teachers are approachable and your child will flourish... our daughter has taken every opportunity and through all her own self motivated hard work turned herself into an amazing all rounder who is thriving in sports, academics and music. What’s not to like.
Sharon B
