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NEWYEAR 7EDITIONDear Students Parentsand CarersI hope you and your families are safe and well
This is very a special edition of the lsquoWinchmore Weeklyrsquo because I want to extend our weekly newsletter to our new Year 7 students who will be joining us in September We have included some articles from previous issues I am writing this letter on behalf of all our Winchmore staff and students to all those students currently in Year 6 who will become our new Year 7 from September
Starting a new school can be an unsettling time for anybody but starting during these unusual times can be particularly unsettling Let me start by reassuring all our students old and new Please do not be anxious or nervous particularly as we start or return to school for the new school year We are here to help you and believe me therersquos lots of help and support available
If you will be a new Year 7 student it is a huge pleasure for me to welcome you Let me assure you that we will do everything possible to give you the best start at Winchmore so that you can settle into your new school feeling safe happy and able to enjoy learning and all the activities on offer in and out of the classroom When you join Winchmore you will be part of a tutor group Your tutor will be there to help you find your feet and settle in Your tutor will be there to answer any questions you may have or help you if you are worried about anything Your tutor will be supported by Ms De Souza who will be your Head of Year 7 Ms De Souza is a very experienced Head of Year and is looking forward to meeting you and your family
I know you and your parentscarers will have lots of questions for us In two weeksrsquo time (22nd June) we will be sending you a Winchmore School starter pack The starter pack will include two booklets which will give you lots of information about what it is like to be a student at Winchmore In the following week (29th June) we will then be providing your parentscarers with a link so that they can e-mail any questions they or you may have for us If you do have questions ask your parents to pass them on to us
Normally at this time of the year we would be inviting you to a special taster or induction day so you can meet teachers and have a tour of the school You may also carry out some classroom activities and finish the day with a free lsquofish and chipsrsquo lunch Sadly we wonrsquot be able to do this this term however we are talking about doing something similar in the new school year One thing I can promise you is that you wonrsquot miss out on your free lsquofish and chipsrsquo school lunch
In the coming weeks Ms De Souza will be letting you and your parents know how we are going to prepare you for starting at Winchmore School Of course you can always visit the web-site and check-out the virtual tour which will give you some idea of what Winchmore School has to offer
WINCHMORE WEEKLYOn behalf of everybody at Winchmore we extend the warmest of welcomes to all our new Year 7 students We welcome you to our successful learning community where we want you to feel safe happy valued and where you feel that you belong Look at our prospectus and web site and start to imagine all the things you can do at Winchmore so that you can reach your full potential in the classroom on our playing fields and beyond
We are delighted that you are joining us we are all looking forward to meeting you in person
Warmest wishes
Mr Jim OwenHeadteacher
Winchmore School Shining Stars
Please take a look at the two videos below of our former students Two of Winchmorersquos shining stars who have achieved so much who have captured the spirit of Winchmore and our values and who are making a major contribution to the wider community
Congratulations to Theo and Beyza on their continued success after leaving Winchmore School
Theo - ROTARY YOUNG CITIZEN AWARDS 2020One of the local Enfield Rotary clubs with links to Winchmore School nominated Theo for the annual Young Citizen award where he was pitched against many other young ambitious and forward thinking young people many of whom have had life changing conditions
httpsmyoutubecomwatchv=9Wf8LujKmHQampfeature=youtube
Beyza - CHOSEN BY OXFORD UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE APPLICATION PROCESSMany of you will remember our wonderful Head Girl Beyza who won a place to study Biochemistry at Oxford University last September The university has made a film of Beyza giving her personal guidance on Oxfordrsquos application and interview process
httpsmyoutubecomwatchv=Wf2RS0u-GgAampfeature=youtube
It is fantastic that we have these Alumni members to inspire and encourage our students
Silver Linings Competition WinnerCongratulations to Alize Dikmen in Year 7 who won our Silver Linings
Competition Your pound10 voucher is on its way to you
Well Done Alize
WINCHMORE WEEKLYWinchmore Schoolrsquos link with China
Here is a very special message from Mr Wu Zhilang the Headteacher from our partner school in China near Hong Kong They have been fortunate not to have one case of the virus even though there are around three thousand students attending the school The temperature of the students is taken about three times a day The letter and photographs speak for themselves Mr Owen is replying to the letter However if you wish to send a message with Mr Owenrsquos letter then email it to officewinchmoreenfieldschuk and we will make sure it is passed on
Life after lockdown - social distancing in action at Winchmore partner school in Shunde China
Winchmore Schools link with Experimental Campus of Shunde No 1 Middle School China
Life after lock down - social distancing in action at Winchmores partner school in Shunde China
WINCHMORE WEEKLYModel Theatre Set Design Competition
Some of you will have already completed this task as homework If you have you can submit pictures of your creation to the competition as well We are looking for the most creative and unique shoe box theatre designs
You can create a model theatre from items you find at home Itrsquos really simple all you need is a cereal box or an old shoe box You could even do a miniature one with a box from a packet of biscuits or popcorn Your design can be based on your favourite play or you could also choose to base it on your favourite book TV show or film Choose one setting within this and design a set as if the story was being performed on stage
Sketch your ideas out first This will help you understand what you want your scene to look like and what materials you need to gather
What do I need
You will need just 5 items to get started1 A box ndash a cereal box a medium or large rectangular square box2 Sellotape or glue3 Scissors4 A ruler5 A pen or pencil
Step by step guide ndash creating a base from a cereal box
STEP 1 - If you have a cereal box turn it on its side and cut out one of the larger sides and put to one side
STEP 2 - Sellotape the sides so that the original openings are secure You should tape the outside flat and inside flaps
STEP 3 - Take the cut-out section and place it onto the box to create a stage floor with the plain side facing upwards
STEP 4 - Secure the stage floor in place with sellotape
Step by step guide - Creating simple levels
You can do this with items you have at home Items you can use to create levels in your theatre
bull Childrenrsquos blocksbull Matchboxesbull Wrap books in white paper to create the effect of a raise platform
Step by step guide ndash Dressing your set
You can do this simply by using drawings and using house hold items to make them stand up
In my set design I have decided to create a scene from my favourite play DNA by Dennis Kelly I have used split staging to have three locations on stage at any given point ndash a wood a street and a field
See details of how each section was created below
The WoodTree In my DNA scene I want one large tree to set the scene of the wood I will have this downstage centre on the raised platform I have decided to cut this out of paper and stick it to the back of my box set
Woodland floorDuring my one walk of the day I picked up a small piece of fir tree and cut it into smaller pieces to create a naturalistic woodland effect on the floor of my stage
The StreetBench I have used two stage blocks (made from childrenrsquos toy blocks) placed upstage left Itrsquos as simple as that I will use light to compliment this further down the line
The FieldGrass For this I would like artificial Astroturf for my set but this is not something that I have hanging around the home So to improvise I have simply used a piece of paper and coloured it in to make it look like grass
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
Thrust staging with audience around all three sides of the Thrust stage
End-On staging with audience sat in front of the Thrust staging only
Moira Works Her Magic For NHSMoira best loved by us for the magic she has created at Fireside Stories with her performance storytelling skills has been working very hard supporting our NHS
Moira has put her professional theatrical costume making skills to very good use by making lots of scrubs and other lsquoin demandrsquo items for medical staff care homes and surgeries Her community spirit knows no bounds When we lsquoclap for carersrsquo this Thursday evening I will be applauding Moira too
Moira has a wonderful background in the theatre panto film and the literary world She is a very modest person with a very big heart and she creates her own special brand of lsquomagicrsquo wherever she goes
Moira Stansfield former governor of Winchmore has sent us this message ldquoI feel very blessed to be able to use my sewing skills to help a bit My very best wishes to you allrdquo
Moira we salute you
What else can I do to make my box set even more effective
bull You can black-out the stage walls and floor to make it look more like an authentic black-box theatre Alternatively you could even make the floor of the stage a wooden floor (this is very common in proscenium arch theatres)
bull You could create a proscenium arch around your stage
bull You could experiment with where the audience would sit This set up could work as either Thrust staging or End-on
Please submit your entries using the following link Theatre Set Design Competition Good luck
WINCHMORE WEEKLYUseful Links
Anti Racism is the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance Unfortunately racism is very present in the world and over the last couple of weeks there has been significant focus on the tragic and saddening death of George Flloyd as well as the protests which have been taking place in support of justice and Anti Racism Click on the link below to find out more Your username password
may be needed- username winchmore password w1nchmore19
httpsthedaycoukstorieswave-of-violent-fury-erupts-across-usa
It is crucial to not only know about basic first aid but to also be able to administer it The resources on the site below will not only help you to learn about first aid but will also explore
kindness keeping safe and how to look after your well-being It gives children and young people the confidence to help themselves and others
httpsfirstaidchampionsredcrossorguksecondaryguidance-and-supporthome-learning-pathway
Animal Aid is one of the UKrsquos largest animal rights groups It is also one of the longest established in the world having been founded in 1977 Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse
and promotes cruelty- free living Use the link below to find out more about the organisation watch some video clips complete quizzes and even look at some cooking recipes
httpswwwanimalaidorgukeducationeducation-resources
WINCHMORE WEEKLYOn behalf of everybody at Winchmore we extend the warmest of welcomes to all our new Year 7 students We welcome you to our successful learning community where we want you to feel safe happy valued and where you feel that you belong Look at our prospectus and web site and start to imagine all the things you can do at Winchmore so that you can reach your full potential in the classroom on our playing fields and beyond
We are delighted that you are joining us we are all looking forward to meeting you in person
Warmest wishes
Mr Jim OwenHeadteacher
Winchmore School Shining Stars
Please take a look at the two videos below of our former students Two of Winchmorersquos shining stars who have achieved so much who have captured the spirit of Winchmore and our values and who are making a major contribution to the wider community
Congratulations to Theo and Beyza on their continued success after leaving Winchmore School
Theo - ROTARY YOUNG CITIZEN AWARDS 2020One of the local Enfield Rotary clubs with links to Winchmore School nominated Theo for the annual Young Citizen award where he was pitched against many other young ambitious and forward thinking young people many of whom have had life changing conditions
httpsmyoutubecomwatchv=9Wf8LujKmHQampfeature=youtube
Beyza - CHOSEN BY OXFORD UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE APPLICATION PROCESSMany of you will remember our wonderful Head Girl Beyza who won a place to study Biochemistry at Oxford University last September The university has made a film of Beyza giving her personal guidance on Oxfordrsquos application and interview process
httpsmyoutubecomwatchv=Wf2RS0u-GgAampfeature=youtube
It is fantastic that we have these Alumni members to inspire and encourage our students
Silver Linings Competition WinnerCongratulations to Alize Dikmen in Year 7 who won our Silver Linings
Competition Your pound10 voucher is on its way to you
Well Done Alize
WINCHMORE WEEKLYWinchmore Schoolrsquos link with China
Here is a very special message from Mr Wu Zhilang the Headteacher from our partner school in China near Hong Kong They have been fortunate not to have one case of the virus even though there are around three thousand students attending the school The temperature of the students is taken about three times a day The letter and photographs speak for themselves Mr Owen is replying to the letter However if you wish to send a message with Mr Owenrsquos letter then email it to officewinchmoreenfieldschuk and we will make sure it is passed on
Life after lockdown - social distancing in action at Winchmore partner school in Shunde China
Winchmore Schools link with Experimental Campus of Shunde No 1 Middle School China
Life after lock down - social distancing in action at Winchmores partner school in Shunde China
WINCHMORE WEEKLYModel Theatre Set Design Competition
Some of you will have already completed this task as homework If you have you can submit pictures of your creation to the competition as well We are looking for the most creative and unique shoe box theatre designs
You can create a model theatre from items you find at home Itrsquos really simple all you need is a cereal box or an old shoe box You could even do a miniature one with a box from a packet of biscuits or popcorn Your design can be based on your favourite play or you could also choose to base it on your favourite book TV show or film Choose one setting within this and design a set as if the story was being performed on stage
Sketch your ideas out first This will help you understand what you want your scene to look like and what materials you need to gather
What do I need
You will need just 5 items to get started1 A box ndash a cereal box a medium or large rectangular square box2 Sellotape or glue3 Scissors4 A ruler5 A pen or pencil
Step by step guide ndash creating a base from a cereal box
STEP 1 - If you have a cereal box turn it on its side and cut out one of the larger sides and put to one side
STEP 2 - Sellotape the sides so that the original openings are secure You should tape the outside flat and inside flaps
STEP 3 - Take the cut-out section and place it onto the box to create a stage floor with the plain side facing upwards
STEP 4 - Secure the stage floor in place with sellotape
Step by step guide - Creating simple levels
You can do this with items you have at home Items you can use to create levels in your theatre
bull Childrenrsquos blocksbull Matchboxesbull Wrap books in white paper to create the effect of a raise platform
Step by step guide ndash Dressing your set
You can do this simply by using drawings and using house hold items to make them stand up
In my set design I have decided to create a scene from my favourite play DNA by Dennis Kelly I have used split staging to have three locations on stage at any given point ndash a wood a street and a field
See details of how each section was created below
The WoodTree In my DNA scene I want one large tree to set the scene of the wood I will have this downstage centre on the raised platform I have decided to cut this out of paper and stick it to the back of my box set
Woodland floorDuring my one walk of the day I picked up a small piece of fir tree and cut it into smaller pieces to create a naturalistic woodland effect on the floor of my stage
The StreetBench I have used two stage blocks (made from childrenrsquos toy blocks) placed upstage left Itrsquos as simple as that I will use light to compliment this further down the line
The FieldGrass For this I would like artificial Astroturf for my set but this is not something that I have hanging around the home So to improvise I have simply used a piece of paper and coloured it in to make it look like grass
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
Thrust staging with audience around all three sides of the Thrust stage
End-On staging with audience sat in front of the Thrust staging only
Moira Works Her Magic For NHSMoira best loved by us for the magic she has created at Fireside Stories with her performance storytelling skills has been working very hard supporting our NHS
Moira has put her professional theatrical costume making skills to very good use by making lots of scrubs and other lsquoin demandrsquo items for medical staff care homes and surgeries Her community spirit knows no bounds When we lsquoclap for carersrsquo this Thursday evening I will be applauding Moira too
Moira has a wonderful background in the theatre panto film and the literary world She is a very modest person with a very big heart and she creates her own special brand of lsquomagicrsquo wherever she goes
Moira Stansfield former governor of Winchmore has sent us this message ldquoI feel very blessed to be able to use my sewing skills to help a bit My very best wishes to you allrdquo
Moira we salute you
What else can I do to make my box set even more effective
bull You can black-out the stage walls and floor to make it look more like an authentic black-box theatre Alternatively you could even make the floor of the stage a wooden floor (this is very common in proscenium arch theatres)
bull You could create a proscenium arch around your stage
bull You could experiment with where the audience would sit This set up could work as either Thrust staging or End-on
Please submit your entries using the following link Theatre Set Design Competition Good luck
WINCHMORE WEEKLYUseful Links
Anti Racism is the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance Unfortunately racism is very present in the world and over the last couple of weeks there has been significant focus on the tragic and saddening death of George Flloyd as well as the protests which have been taking place in support of justice and Anti Racism Click on the link below to find out more Your username password
may be needed- username winchmore password w1nchmore19
httpsthedaycoukstorieswave-of-violent-fury-erupts-across-usa
It is crucial to not only know about basic first aid but to also be able to administer it The resources on the site below will not only help you to learn about first aid but will also explore
kindness keeping safe and how to look after your well-being It gives children and young people the confidence to help themselves and others
httpsfirstaidchampionsredcrossorguksecondaryguidance-and-supporthome-learning-pathway
Animal Aid is one of the UKrsquos largest animal rights groups It is also one of the longest established in the world having been founded in 1977 Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse
and promotes cruelty- free living Use the link below to find out more about the organisation watch some video clips complete quizzes and even look at some cooking recipes
httpswwwanimalaidorgukeducationeducation-resources
WINCHMORE WEEKLYWinchmore Schoolrsquos link with China
Here is a very special message from Mr Wu Zhilang the Headteacher from our partner school in China near Hong Kong They have been fortunate not to have one case of the virus even though there are around three thousand students attending the school The temperature of the students is taken about three times a day The letter and photographs speak for themselves Mr Owen is replying to the letter However if you wish to send a message with Mr Owenrsquos letter then email it to officewinchmoreenfieldschuk and we will make sure it is passed on
Life after lockdown - social distancing in action at Winchmore partner school in Shunde China
Winchmore Schools link with Experimental Campus of Shunde No 1 Middle School China
Life after lock down - social distancing in action at Winchmores partner school in Shunde China
WINCHMORE WEEKLYModel Theatre Set Design Competition
Some of you will have already completed this task as homework If you have you can submit pictures of your creation to the competition as well We are looking for the most creative and unique shoe box theatre designs
You can create a model theatre from items you find at home Itrsquos really simple all you need is a cereal box or an old shoe box You could even do a miniature one with a box from a packet of biscuits or popcorn Your design can be based on your favourite play or you could also choose to base it on your favourite book TV show or film Choose one setting within this and design a set as if the story was being performed on stage
Sketch your ideas out first This will help you understand what you want your scene to look like and what materials you need to gather
What do I need
You will need just 5 items to get started1 A box ndash a cereal box a medium or large rectangular square box2 Sellotape or glue3 Scissors4 A ruler5 A pen or pencil
Step by step guide ndash creating a base from a cereal box
STEP 1 - If you have a cereal box turn it on its side and cut out one of the larger sides and put to one side
STEP 2 - Sellotape the sides so that the original openings are secure You should tape the outside flat and inside flaps
STEP 3 - Take the cut-out section and place it onto the box to create a stage floor with the plain side facing upwards
STEP 4 - Secure the stage floor in place with sellotape
Step by step guide - Creating simple levels
You can do this with items you have at home Items you can use to create levels in your theatre
bull Childrenrsquos blocksbull Matchboxesbull Wrap books in white paper to create the effect of a raise platform
Step by step guide ndash Dressing your set
You can do this simply by using drawings and using house hold items to make them stand up
In my set design I have decided to create a scene from my favourite play DNA by Dennis Kelly I have used split staging to have three locations on stage at any given point ndash a wood a street and a field
See details of how each section was created below
The WoodTree In my DNA scene I want one large tree to set the scene of the wood I will have this downstage centre on the raised platform I have decided to cut this out of paper and stick it to the back of my box set
Woodland floorDuring my one walk of the day I picked up a small piece of fir tree and cut it into smaller pieces to create a naturalistic woodland effect on the floor of my stage
The StreetBench I have used two stage blocks (made from childrenrsquos toy blocks) placed upstage left Itrsquos as simple as that I will use light to compliment this further down the line
The FieldGrass For this I would like artificial Astroturf for my set but this is not something that I have hanging around the home So to improvise I have simply used a piece of paper and coloured it in to make it look like grass
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
Thrust staging with audience around all three sides of the Thrust stage
End-On staging with audience sat in front of the Thrust staging only
Moira Works Her Magic For NHSMoira best loved by us for the magic she has created at Fireside Stories with her performance storytelling skills has been working very hard supporting our NHS
Moira has put her professional theatrical costume making skills to very good use by making lots of scrubs and other lsquoin demandrsquo items for medical staff care homes and surgeries Her community spirit knows no bounds When we lsquoclap for carersrsquo this Thursday evening I will be applauding Moira too
Moira has a wonderful background in the theatre panto film and the literary world She is a very modest person with a very big heart and she creates her own special brand of lsquomagicrsquo wherever she goes
Moira Stansfield former governor of Winchmore has sent us this message ldquoI feel very blessed to be able to use my sewing skills to help a bit My very best wishes to you allrdquo
Moira we salute you
What else can I do to make my box set even more effective
bull You can black-out the stage walls and floor to make it look more like an authentic black-box theatre Alternatively you could even make the floor of the stage a wooden floor (this is very common in proscenium arch theatres)
bull You could create a proscenium arch around your stage
bull You could experiment with where the audience would sit This set up could work as either Thrust staging or End-on
Please submit your entries using the following link Theatre Set Design Competition Good luck
WINCHMORE WEEKLYUseful Links
Anti Racism is the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance Unfortunately racism is very present in the world and over the last couple of weeks there has been significant focus on the tragic and saddening death of George Flloyd as well as the protests which have been taking place in support of justice and Anti Racism Click on the link below to find out more Your username password
may be needed- username winchmore password w1nchmore19
httpsthedaycoukstorieswave-of-violent-fury-erupts-across-usa
It is crucial to not only know about basic first aid but to also be able to administer it The resources on the site below will not only help you to learn about first aid but will also explore
kindness keeping safe and how to look after your well-being It gives children and young people the confidence to help themselves and others
httpsfirstaidchampionsredcrossorguksecondaryguidance-and-supporthome-learning-pathway
Animal Aid is one of the UKrsquos largest animal rights groups It is also one of the longest established in the world having been founded in 1977 Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse
and promotes cruelty- free living Use the link below to find out more about the organisation watch some video clips complete quizzes and even look at some cooking recipes
httpswwwanimalaidorgukeducationeducation-resources
WINCHMORE WEEKLYModel Theatre Set Design Competition
Some of you will have already completed this task as homework If you have you can submit pictures of your creation to the competition as well We are looking for the most creative and unique shoe box theatre designs
You can create a model theatre from items you find at home Itrsquos really simple all you need is a cereal box or an old shoe box You could even do a miniature one with a box from a packet of biscuits or popcorn Your design can be based on your favourite play or you could also choose to base it on your favourite book TV show or film Choose one setting within this and design a set as if the story was being performed on stage
Sketch your ideas out first This will help you understand what you want your scene to look like and what materials you need to gather
What do I need
You will need just 5 items to get started1 A box ndash a cereal box a medium or large rectangular square box2 Sellotape or glue3 Scissors4 A ruler5 A pen or pencil
Step by step guide ndash creating a base from a cereal box
STEP 1 - If you have a cereal box turn it on its side and cut out one of the larger sides and put to one side
STEP 2 - Sellotape the sides so that the original openings are secure You should tape the outside flat and inside flaps
STEP 3 - Take the cut-out section and place it onto the box to create a stage floor with the plain side facing upwards
STEP 4 - Secure the stage floor in place with sellotape
Step by step guide - Creating simple levels
You can do this with items you have at home Items you can use to create levels in your theatre
bull Childrenrsquos blocksbull Matchboxesbull Wrap books in white paper to create the effect of a raise platform
Step by step guide ndash Dressing your set
You can do this simply by using drawings and using house hold items to make them stand up
In my set design I have decided to create a scene from my favourite play DNA by Dennis Kelly I have used split staging to have three locations on stage at any given point ndash a wood a street and a field
See details of how each section was created below
The WoodTree In my DNA scene I want one large tree to set the scene of the wood I will have this downstage centre on the raised platform I have decided to cut this out of paper and stick it to the back of my box set
Woodland floorDuring my one walk of the day I picked up a small piece of fir tree and cut it into smaller pieces to create a naturalistic woodland effect on the floor of my stage
The StreetBench I have used two stage blocks (made from childrenrsquos toy blocks) placed upstage left Itrsquos as simple as that I will use light to compliment this further down the line
The FieldGrass For this I would like artificial Astroturf for my set but this is not something that I have hanging around the home So to improvise I have simply used a piece of paper and coloured it in to make it look like grass
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
Thrust staging with audience around all three sides of the Thrust stage
End-On staging with audience sat in front of the Thrust staging only
Moira Works Her Magic For NHSMoira best loved by us for the magic she has created at Fireside Stories with her performance storytelling skills has been working very hard supporting our NHS
Moira has put her professional theatrical costume making skills to very good use by making lots of scrubs and other lsquoin demandrsquo items for medical staff care homes and surgeries Her community spirit knows no bounds When we lsquoclap for carersrsquo this Thursday evening I will be applauding Moira too
Moira has a wonderful background in the theatre panto film and the literary world She is a very modest person with a very big heart and she creates her own special brand of lsquomagicrsquo wherever she goes
Moira Stansfield former governor of Winchmore has sent us this message ldquoI feel very blessed to be able to use my sewing skills to help a bit My very best wishes to you allrdquo
Moira we salute you
What else can I do to make my box set even more effective
bull You can black-out the stage walls and floor to make it look more like an authentic black-box theatre Alternatively you could even make the floor of the stage a wooden floor (this is very common in proscenium arch theatres)
bull You could create a proscenium arch around your stage
bull You could experiment with where the audience would sit This set up could work as either Thrust staging or End-on
Please submit your entries using the following link Theatre Set Design Competition Good luck
WINCHMORE WEEKLYUseful Links
Anti Racism is the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance Unfortunately racism is very present in the world and over the last couple of weeks there has been significant focus on the tragic and saddening death of George Flloyd as well as the protests which have been taking place in support of justice and Anti Racism Click on the link below to find out more Your username password
may be needed- username winchmore password w1nchmore19
httpsthedaycoukstorieswave-of-violent-fury-erupts-across-usa
It is crucial to not only know about basic first aid but to also be able to administer it The resources on the site below will not only help you to learn about first aid but will also explore
kindness keeping safe and how to look after your well-being It gives children and young people the confidence to help themselves and others
httpsfirstaidchampionsredcrossorguksecondaryguidance-and-supporthome-learning-pathway
Animal Aid is one of the UKrsquos largest animal rights groups It is also one of the longest established in the world having been founded in 1977 Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse
and promotes cruelty- free living Use the link below to find out more about the organisation watch some video clips complete quizzes and even look at some cooking recipes
httpswwwanimalaidorgukeducationeducation-resources
Step by step guide - Creating simple levels
You can do this with items you have at home Items you can use to create levels in your theatre
bull Childrenrsquos blocksbull Matchboxesbull Wrap books in white paper to create the effect of a raise platform
Step by step guide ndash Dressing your set
You can do this simply by using drawings and using house hold items to make them stand up
In my set design I have decided to create a scene from my favourite play DNA by Dennis Kelly I have used split staging to have three locations on stage at any given point ndash a wood a street and a field
See details of how each section was created below
The WoodTree In my DNA scene I want one large tree to set the scene of the wood I will have this downstage centre on the raised platform I have decided to cut this out of paper and stick it to the back of my box set
Woodland floorDuring my one walk of the day I picked up a small piece of fir tree and cut it into smaller pieces to create a naturalistic woodland effect on the floor of my stage
The StreetBench I have used two stage blocks (made from childrenrsquos toy blocks) placed upstage left Itrsquos as simple as that I will use light to compliment this further down the line
The FieldGrass For this I would like artificial Astroturf for my set but this is not something that I have hanging around the home So to improvise I have simply used a piece of paper and coloured it in to make it look like grass
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
WINCHMORE WEEKLY
Thrust staging with audience around all three sides of the Thrust stage
End-On staging with audience sat in front of the Thrust staging only
Moira Works Her Magic For NHSMoira best loved by us for the magic she has created at Fireside Stories with her performance storytelling skills has been working very hard supporting our NHS
Moira has put her professional theatrical costume making skills to very good use by making lots of scrubs and other lsquoin demandrsquo items for medical staff care homes and surgeries Her community spirit knows no bounds When we lsquoclap for carersrsquo this Thursday evening I will be applauding Moira too
Moira has a wonderful background in the theatre panto film and the literary world She is a very modest person with a very big heart and she creates her own special brand of lsquomagicrsquo wherever she goes
Moira Stansfield former governor of Winchmore has sent us this message ldquoI feel very blessed to be able to use my sewing skills to help a bit My very best wishes to you allrdquo
Moira we salute you
What else can I do to make my box set even more effective
bull You can black-out the stage walls and floor to make it look more like an authentic black-box theatre Alternatively you could even make the floor of the stage a wooden floor (this is very common in proscenium arch theatres)
bull You could create a proscenium arch around your stage
bull You could experiment with where the audience would sit This set up could work as either Thrust staging or End-on
Please submit your entries using the following link Theatre Set Design Competition Good luck
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It is crucial to not only know about basic first aid but to also be able to administer it The resources on the site below will not only help you to learn about first aid but will also explore
kindness keeping safe and how to look after your well-being It gives children and young people the confidence to help themselves and others
httpsfirstaidchampionsredcrossorguksecondaryguidance-and-supporthome-learning-pathway
Animal Aid is one of the UKrsquos largest animal rights groups It is also one of the longest established in the world having been founded in 1977 Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse
and promotes cruelty- free living Use the link below to find out more about the organisation watch some video clips complete quizzes and even look at some cooking recipes
httpswwwanimalaidorgukeducationeducation-resources
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Thrust staging with audience around all three sides of the Thrust stage
End-On staging with audience sat in front of the Thrust staging only
Moira Works Her Magic For NHSMoira best loved by us for the magic she has created at Fireside Stories with her performance storytelling skills has been working very hard supporting our NHS
Moira has put her professional theatrical costume making skills to very good use by making lots of scrubs and other lsquoin demandrsquo items for medical staff care homes and surgeries Her community spirit knows no bounds When we lsquoclap for carersrsquo this Thursday evening I will be applauding Moira too
Moira has a wonderful background in the theatre panto film and the literary world She is a very modest person with a very big heart and she creates her own special brand of lsquomagicrsquo wherever she goes
Moira Stansfield former governor of Winchmore has sent us this message ldquoI feel very blessed to be able to use my sewing skills to help a bit My very best wishes to you allrdquo
Moira we salute you
What else can I do to make my box set even more effective
bull You can black-out the stage walls and floor to make it look more like an authentic black-box theatre Alternatively you could even make the floor of the stage a wooden floor (this is very common in proscenium arch theatres)
bull You could create a proscenium arch around your stage
bull You could experiment with where the audience would sit This set up could work as either Thrust staging or End-on
Please submit your entries using the following link Theatre Set Design Competition Good luck
WINCHMORE WEEKLYUseful Links
Anti Racism is the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance Unfortunately racism is very present in the world and over the last couple of weeks there has been significant focus on the tragic and saddening death of George Flloyd as well as the protests which have been taking place in support of justice and Anti Racism Click on the link below to find out more Your username password
may be needed- username winchmore password w1nchmore19
httpsthedaycoukstorieswave-of-violent-fury-erupts-across-usa
It is crucial to not only know about basic first aid but to also be able to administer it The resources on the site below will not only help you to learn about first aid but will also explore
kindness keeping safe and how to look after your well-being It gives children and young people the confidence to help themselves and others
httpsfirstaidchampionsredcrossorguksecondaryguidance-and-supporthome-learning-pathway
Animal Aid is one of the UKrsquos largest animal rights groups It is also one of the longest established in the world having been founded in 1977 Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse
and promotes cruelty- free living Use the link below to find out more about the organisation watch some video clips complete quizzes and even look at some cooking recipes
httpswwwanimalaidorgukeducationeducation-resources
WINCHMORE WEEKLYUseful Links
Anti Racism is the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance Unfortunately racism is very present in the world and over the last couple of weeks there has been significant focus on the tragic and saddening death of George Flloyd as well as the protests which have been taking place in support of justice and Anti Racism Click on the link below to find out more Your username password
may be needed- username winchmore password w1nchmore19
httpsthedaycoukstorieswave-of-violent-fury-erupts-across-usa
It is crucial to not only know about basic first aid but to also be able to administer it The resources on the site below will not only help you to learn about first aid but will also explore
kindness keeping safe and how to look after your well-being It gives children and young people the confidence to help themselves and others
httpsfirstaidchampionsredcrossorguksecondaryguidance-and-supporthome-learning-pathway
Animal Aid is one of the UKrsquos largest animal rights groups It is also one of the longest established in the world having been founded in 1977 Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse
and promotes cruelty- free living Use the link below to find out more about the organisation watch some video clips complete quizzes and even look at some cooking recipes
httpswwwanimalaidorgukeducationeducation-resources
