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LONGCAUSE EXPRESSIVE ARTS SUCCESS
By. Miss Grayson
(Expressive Arts Subject Leader)
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
On the 10th June 2010 pupils at Longcause joined
with Plym Kids theatre group to produce a show of
Beauty and the Beast.
63% of pupils were activity involved in the show.
26% of those pupils had individual acting/singing
or dancing roles.
(These statistics include a range of pupils across all
Key Stages)
THE SANTA TRAP
In December 2011 pupils at Longcause produced the
Christmas production of The Santa Trap.
46% of pupils were actively involved in the show. This
included narrators, dancers, actors and singers. These
pupils came from all key stages within the school.
The rest of the pupils within the school joined the chorus
for the additional Christmas songs that were included in the
show.
THE ELVES AND THE SHOW MAKER
Pupils at Longcause were given the opportunity to visit the Theatre Royal to watch
The Elves and the Shoe maker in January 2012.
82% of pupils attended the Theatre production.
Following the show The Theatre Royal offered the school the opportunity to
complete a 2 week project, based on The Elves and the Shoemaker in school.
47% of pupils were involved in this project.
21% of these pupils were on the art team.
5% of these pupils were on the technical team.
21% of these pupils were on the acting team.
Together the team produced all aspects of the show, collaborating together across
all key stages.
PETER PAN 2012
Pupils at Longcause were given the opportunity to
participate in the Christmas production of peter Pan.
39% of pupils took part in the show. These pupils
each had individual roles within the show.
The pupils came from a range of key stages.
The show raised £200 for the school.
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LONGCAUSE HAS TALENT 2012
Longcause Has Talent took place in July 2012. Pupils involved in the show were
expected to create their own acts to perform.
21% of pupils participated in the show independently creating their own
performances. The performances ranged from acting, dancing and singing acts.
Many pupils worked in pairs to produce a final performance. All pupils across all
Key Stages were invited to take part in the show.
14% KS1 pupils
19% KS2 pupils
47% KS3 pupils
19% KS4 pupils
The event raised £140 for school funds.
LONGCAUSE HAS TALENT 2013
Longcause Has Talent took place in July 2013. Pupils involved in the show were
expected to create their own acts to perform. 6% more of pupils took part in the show
last year.
27% of pupils participated in the show independently creating their own
performances. The performances ranged from acting, dancing and singing acts. Many
pupils worked in pairs to produce a final performance. All pupils across all Key Stages
were invited to take part in the show.
7% KS1 pupils
18% KS2 pupils
33% KS3 pupils
11% KS4 pupils
The event raised £90 for school funds.
THE DANCE PROJECT (YEAR 1)
Longcause school is currently part of a three year dance research project. The focus
of the project is to find out whether focused dance sessions can impact on the social
skills of pupils with autism. The project takes place each Thursday within school.
12% of pupils are involved in this project.
In many cases the pupils showed good progress and improved social skills.
The pupil showing the most progress was the only pupil who received 1-1 sessions.
A film was created to show her success, as it had tremendous impact on her social
skills.
All the pupils involved in the project attended a performance and workshop day at
The Plymouth Life Centre. This event joined all the special schools in Plymouth
together. Longcause pupils performed their dance to the rest of the schools.
THE DANCE PROJECT (YEAR 2)
Due to the success of last years Dance research
project, 4% of pupils taking part in the dance
research project are now receiving 1-1 dance
sessions each week.
The aim of this is to investigate whether increasing
results will be achieved through this method.
8% of pupils will continue in groups for these
sessions. As it is felt it is more effective for these
individuals.
THE NATIVITY
In December 2013 pupils at Longcause recreated the story of The
Nativity.
7% of pupils with speaking/singing roles were in KS4.
8% of pupils with speaking/singing roles were in KS3.
7% of pupils with speaking/singing roles were in KS2.
All of KS1 were part of the play as part of RE curriculum expectations.
A real Donkey was part of the show!
Over £200 was raised during the evening through ticket sales and
refreshments sold.
FASHION SHOW
On February 13th February 2014 pupils took part in a
whole school fashion show. Pupils were keen to be part of
the show to show off their favourite clothes.
Over £200 was raised during the show through ticket
sales.
The show also gave the opportunity for families to see and
purchase the ‘Auty not Naughty’ clothing range, which is
designed by a parent of the pupil at the school.
DANCE PROJECT (YEAR 3)
Due to the success of the past 2 years Dance research project, 6% of pupils
taking part in the dance research project are now receiving 1-1 dance sessions
each week.
The aim of this is to investigate whether increasing results will be achieved
through this method. There has been an increase in social interaction as a result
of this.
8% of pupils have continued in groups for these sessions. As it is felt it is more
effective for these individuals.
This year many of our more able foundation pupils have created a group. There
has been a noticeable change in their behaviour towards dance during their
time in the sessions.