Regents Review Summer '17

The Regents Review Summer 2017

Creative Arts DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

Mayflower Theatre Workshop

explored a song from a film linked to the theme. The group then created a series of tableaux and scenes about leaving and the reasons behind them. It was an excellent workshop and we look forward to the show being developed over the next two years. Mrs Freeman Head of Creative Arts

Performing art students from Years 8, 9 and 10 took part in a musical theatre workshop facilitated by a professional actor from the Mayflower Theatre.

The Mayflower’s (ship) original journey to America in the 1700s. The theatre is visiting several schools in Southampton, but our workshop was the first, of the journey towards devising the brand new show. The group discussed the importance of the journeys we take in our lives and then they

The work will eventually form part of a brand new musical in 2020 about Southampton and

Art Photography Exhibition

X Factor This year marked the third Regents Park X Factor competition. As always, the response to the call for people to audition was staggering. Pupils from across all years turned up and the vocal standard at the auditions, during rehearsals and at the performances was very high. Everyone who took part made excellent progress having received advice and guidance on staging, performance techniques, vocal tone, breathing and how to use microphones. Rehearsals commenced in earnest earlier this half term, with the final performance taking place on the Thursday 20th July at 7:00pm. Mr Spencer was the charming compare of the evening introducing an array of musical titles including songs from Disney’s Pocahontas, Sia and Ella Henderson to name but a few. The winner was announced in the evening show following a performance by last year’s winners who were present to officially hand over their title. Everyone who was involved had a great time and the combined efforts of staff and pupils ensured the performances were a real success. Thank you to everyone involved in the process and to everyone who came along to support and cast their votes. Be sure to watch out for the X Factor again next year.

This term we curated an exhibition showcasing the amazing creativity and hard work from our Key Stage 4 art and photography students with an exclusive private view to kick things off. There was a fantastic turn out, with parents, students, staff and governors stopping by to marvel at everything from surrealism in painting and photography, to realism in drawing and mixed media. Our Year 10 and 11 students have worked so hard to create a huge array of imaginative and obscure outcomes, and we are proud to have this work on display for the remainder of the school term.

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