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.