Key Stage 3 – Drama

Westholme’s 21st Century curriculum develops confident, articulate communicators, creative and adaptable thinkers, emotionally intelligent, self-aware individuals, and collaborative leaders capable of navigating complexity. 

Drama directly serves these aims by combining intellectual challenge, creativity, communication and character development. Drama reinforces Westholme’s belief that education should prepare students to contribute positively to communities, develop leadership through service and collaboration and value collective success alongside individual excellence. 

In an era where success depends on persuasive communication, public speaking and presentation, and collaboration across cultures and disciplines, Drama teaches students to speak clearly, confidently and authentically, adapt communication to audience and context, and listen actively and respond thoughtfully. 

Drama aligns with Westholme’s curriculum by developing articulate, self-assured students, supporting excellence across all subjects through improved oracy and preparing students for leadership, interviews, debates and public life. 

Communication is not a “soft skill”; it is a core academic and professional competency. 

Drama supports academic excellence across the curriculum. It enhances: 

• Literacy and textual analysis 
• Critical thinking and interpretation 
• Confidence in discussion and debate 

These skills then strengthen performance in: 

• English and Humanities 
• Interviews and presentations 
• University seminars and professional settings