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Drama
Mrs Keith
Drama studio room 4
Various lunchtimes & after school sessions
depending on performance project.
'Romeo & Juliet'
Shakespeare Schools' Festival
On Friday 10th October, 30 pupils from John Ferneley performed 'Romeo & Juliet' at Melton Theatre, as part of the nationally organised 'Shakespeare Schools Festival'. Congratualtions to those who took part!
The many hours of reheasals paid off and your work received high praise. The cast was very professional and represented Fernely well at both the workshop, run by the National Youth Theatre, and on the rehearsal day at the theatre.
Many thanks to those staff who gave their time and support, helping with costume, set design and props, transportation, typing, backstage management etc.etc.
The project was a valuable and enjoyable experience for the pupils - and for myself!
Mrs Keith
Drama Teacher
‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’
On Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th July 2007, pupils from Years 7, 8 and 9 performed ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’ by Alan Ayckbourn. Congratulations to the whole cast and crew who worked extremely hard to convey the humour of the play. They clearly succeeded judging by the laughter of the audience.
Thank you to all those who helped in any way but especially to Mrs Glynn and Miss Rowell and the ADT Department for creating, with the pupils, the fantastic sets, props, puppets, masks etc etc, not only for this production but also for the Primary School Tour last October and for our performance of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at the Melton Theatre in February.
Congratulations to Fiona Primrose who was awarded ‘The Ernest Howe Memorial Shield’ for her contribution to drama during her three years at John Ferneley. She is just one of a large number of talented Year 9 pupils who have shown dedication and commitment to extra-curricular drama during their time here. They will all be missed!
Next term, rehearsals will commence for a ‘pantomime’ involving both staff and pupils. Should be fun!! Hope to see you all there!
Mrs Keith
Drama Teacher
Much Ado About Nothing
February 2007
On Tuesday 6th February, 30 pupils from John Ferneley performed ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at The Melton Theatre. This was part of the nationally organised Shakespeare Schools Festival. The pupils involved worked extremely hard and their performance was very well received.
Well done to the cast! Many thanks to Mrs Brown for costume, Mrs Glynn and Miss Rowell for the fantastic masks, Mr Thomas for the swords and Mrs Glynn’s mum for the boughs!
Thanks also to the PTA who assisted with the financing of this project. All involved are most grateful for their support.
Many Keith
Feb 2007
Primary School Tour
October 2006
On Thursday 19th and Friday 20th October, a cast of 41 pupil from John Ferneley's Drama Club, toured a number of Primary Schools in the Melton area, performing young children's stories. The Art Club had also worked extremely hard to produce props, masks and other interesting items (including a toilet!) to help to bring these stories to life.
The children at Brownlow, Ab Kettleby, Birch Wood, St Mary's, Old Dalby and The Grove, were treated to 'The Enormous Turnip', 'Boo', 'We're Going On A Bear Hunt' and 'The three Little Pigs'. It was a delight to watch the faces of the children and young people in these audiences and to witness the talent, teamwork and professionalism of the Ferneley students.
The whole tour was a creative, entertaining and enjoyable learning experience for all those involved!
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