Transformational teaching and learning at Kirkwall Grammar School

Kirkwall Grammar School’s (KGS) Drama department and the National Theatre for Scotland have come together to work over a period of several weeks to plan a ‘transformational’ learning experience. The planning has culminated in allocating, during the KGS ‘A Curriculum for Excellence’ (ACE) week, a range of rolls/responsibilties and tasks/outcomes to all S3 pupils required in the production of a theatrical performance.

It was clear from watching the pupils that they were all experiencing a boost to personal confidence, through successfully meeting challenges set for them by the staff of KGS and the National Theatre team.

The project culminates in a performance and exhibition for the St Magnus Festival who are in partnership with the National Theatre Scotland in the funding of the project.

For up to the minute developments as to how the pupils are achieving success and evaluating their progress click on this link Mixter Maxter