Time AllocationCurriculum
Students study Performing Arts for two 1 hour periods per week in both Year 7 and Year 8. 

Grouping
For Performing Arts, two form groups are split into three mixed ability teaching groups to facilitate practical lessons. 

Course Content
In Years 7 and 8 pupils rotate between music, drama and public speaking. This facilitates an opportunity for pupils to access and develop a variety of techniques across the Arts. Each module lasts for half a term and pupils are assessed on their written and practical abilities. 

Assessment

Formal Assessment
Each module will take half a term. Progress over the 5/6 week period will be measured against students' individual starting points from the baseline assessment and will conclude with a final assessment. In Music, this will usually combine performing, composing and listening skills relevant to the topic; in Drama the recording and evaluation of a final performance; and in Public Speaking, creating, performing and responding.

Homework
Pupils will be given one homework task per week that is linked to the Area of Study.