Confidence and Communication
We want our students to be able to present their thoughts and emotions in an engaging and convincing manner.
Core Activities
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Year Seven |
All Drama Units including The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty |
Let’s Think in English (English) |
Talking about School (Languages) |
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Year Eight |
All Drama Units including Fault |
Holidays (Languages) |
Presentation on Popular Music (Music) |
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Year Nine |
All Drama Units including Off the Rails |
Rebel Voices presentation (English) |
Language and Viewpoint (English) |
Friends and Family (Languages) |
Solo or Duet Performance – Musicals (Music) |
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Year Ten and Year Eleven |
Assessed Presentation (English) |
Expressing a Viewpoint (English) |
Mock Interviews (Event) |
How else can students develop their confidence and communication?
In lessons at Meadowhead, students are expected to participate in class discussions. Teachers will normally use a “no opt-out” approach that means that everyone is expected to share their ideas verbally. This means that students develop their confidence in speaking and listening skills across all subjects. Students can also:
- Join debate club – learning the art of formal debating
- Choose to take a language at GCSE
- Join drama club and act in a whole school production
- Participate in an exchange trip – practising speaking and listening skills in another country
