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The English Department has had a busy year commencing Following on from the success of last years Drama
with the Ark project for Years 5-8. Mai Thomas and workshop, North Wales Guildhall trained actor, Sean
Richard Boswell led a 3-day course of creative writing, Jones of "Blood Brothers" fame, was back this year with
poetry and Art that focused on both literacy and another fantastic workshop for all ages.
resilience. It was an inspirational visit that involved
an ark mooring on the forecourt! This time we were treated to a fun filled Pantomime

Years 5-7 were also treated to a day at Tatton workshop - Panto Mania! preparing the pupils for the
Hall for the Roald Dahl celebrations, tying in House Panto Competition next term.
with the schemes of work they were studying in
English. During the day, they saw original Sean has been starring in Christmas Pantomimes for
artwork for the front covers of Dahl’s books the past six years, as the lovable comedy characters
from different countries and they participated in of Muddles, Buttons, Wishy Washy and Smee!
a treasure hunt around the Hall’s farm.
With his wealth of experience, he brought with him
In aid of the Roald Dahl celebrations, students A special day of Comedy, spoken word and live music
also had a dressing up as your favourite Roald Dahl many exciting and fun opportunities for the pupils to
character day to raise money for the Roald Dahl’s explore and learn about the age old theatre genre of from World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker, jazz
Marvellous Children’s Charity which cares for disabled Pantomime. musician Chris Read and ever-popular comic songwriter
th
and seriously ill children on Tuesday 20 September Gecko. Building on the themes of self-worth, gift and
2016. Thank you so much to all who took part and helped The workshop proved very popular, with nearly 40 finding a path through life, the team entertained,
raise money for this worthwhile cause. children attending. They approached all aspects of the challenged and left profound thoughts for the pupils of St
workshop with enthusiasm, and were keen to showcase
In addition to this, the Department has been delighted that several David’s College in a whole school celebration and
students have been published in a Welsh mini saga anthology, Welcome to their developing talents for Performing Arts. workshops throughout the day.
Wonderland. The students whose work is published are: Erin Moore, Emily Vernon, Catherine Spears, Ella
Warren-Roberts, Tom Howie, James Maidment, Zachary Valentine, Jamie Booth, Ellie Curle, Ben Hay, and Having played together in various forms for over 10
Joshua Iacobellis. A huge congratulations to everyone who participated and thanks to all who entered. years, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker teams
up with BFF/Jazz Musician Chris Read as the
In conjunction with Mr Goodwin, Head of Science, Years 5-7 were treated to a Harry Potter science show
that tied in with the English schemes of work the students were following. Students saw how special effects imaginatively titled ‘Harry and Chris. After a debut sell-
of dragons breathing fire and people’s writing disappearing actually worked. It was a wonderful morning that out run of ‘The Harry and Chris Show’ at The Edinburgh
we hope will be repeated! Fringe Festival 2016, they are bringing their brand of
poetry, music, love and laughter all around the country.
At Key Stage 4, Year 11s became detectives during their studying of On Saturday night they played at 3rd Space in Llandudno.
Priestley’s play, An Inspector Calls. Led by Detective Inspectors
Turner and Smith, they spoke to the pathologist, Dr Hadcock,
who explained with a scientific demonstration, what the
effects to internal organs would have been and students i r o n m a n
filled in a report for who was to blame for the death of
a girl who committed suicide, based on the evidence
in the Minstrel Hall. in pictures

World Book Day proved to be another popular
event with students from all year groups dressing
up as their favourite book character. Following
this, tutor periods have held a fortnightly DEAR
session (Drop Everything and Read), promoting man
the importance of making time to read what one
enjoys from newspapers and magazines to
novels or autobiographies – anything that is of wo
interest!

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