Drama plays a vibrant and purposeful role in learning at Stoke St Gregory Primary School. It is woven throughout our curriculum and school life, helping children develop confidence, communication skills and imagination. Through role‑play, storytelling, performance and improvisation, pupils learn to express ideas, explore characters and deepen their understanding across a wide range of subjects.

Drama Across the Curriculum

Drama is particularly valuable in English, where pupils use it to:

• explore characters and settings when studying texts
• understand themes, emotions and motivations
• rehearse language and develop spoken expression
• bring stories, poetry and historical events to life

Teachers use techniques such as freeze‑frames, hot‑seating and improvisation to enhance comprehension and spark creativity.

Performance Opportunities Throughout the Year

Every child at our school takes part in live performance. These opportunities help pupils develop confidence, teamwork and pride in sharing their learning with others. Key events include:

• Otters’ Nativity every Christmas, a much-loved tradition for our youngest children
• Our whole-school summer production, which in 2025 was The Lion King
• Class assemblies, church services and community events throughout the year

Drama in Shine Time

Drama is also available as a creative option during Shine Time, where children take part in projects that develop performance, storytelling and scriptwriting skills. Recent examples include pupils writing and performing their own reimagined version of A Christmas Carol.

Theatre Visits

We value the importance of experiencing live theatre. Trips are organised regularly so that pupils can enjoy high-quality performances and be inspired by professional productions.

• Otter Class attend a pantomime every year
• KS2 classes attend theatre trips whenever suitable productions are available
• Ravens Class are scheduled to see Annie in Summer 2026

These visits broaden children’s cultural experiences and deepen their appreciation of the performing arts.