Performing Arts

As well as studying Music and Drama in the classroom, Swan School students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of extracurricular performing arts activities. Being involved in the performing arts at The Swan School offers students a wonderful opportunity to develop skills and interests they already have, discover or try out new ones, and mix with students of all ages from across the school.

For students interested in Drama, we offer our weekly Drama club as well as workshops (which are often run by external professionals). We also offer a wide range of extra-curricular musical activities. These include choir, orchestra and jazz band. We have practice spaces that are used for instrumental lessons, and students can book for their own practice for themselves or with their musical group. Students are encouraged to form their own bands, and teachers can help connect students depending on musical interests.

One of the highlights of the performing art’s calendar here at The Swan School is our annual whole-school production. This perfectly brings Drama and Music together as our on-stage performers are accompanied by our live school orchestra. The performing arts are an ever-growing and vibrant part of our school offering which we hope to see more and more students involved in. 

What are our students saying?

Year 8:

• 'Being in the school productions is one of the best things to look forward to in the school year, it is so much fun. You make friends with other year-groups and all collectively work hard to put on an amazing production'

• ‘You get to sing your heart out and meet friends that you would've never been friends with before.’

• ‘I love Drama, the productions have introduced me to people who love drama as much as I do.' 

Year 10:

• ‘The school productions are a joy to be a part of, giving you the skills to communicate with older students and teachers as well increasing confidence and building friendships.’

Year 12:

• ‘I have really enjoyed my time as part of the Swan School Drama group, the atmosphere and culture is always such a joy to be a part of.’

Year 13:

• ‘If anyone were to join Swan, I'd lead them straight to drama. It's so worth it and I wish more people had access to and understood the benefits of working in a team to produce such a wonderful piece.’