Presentation of Learning – Thursday 30th March
We are delighted to confirm that Year 8’s presentation of learning for their current expedition ‘What is Power?’ will be on Thursday 30th March starting at 5.30pm. The venue for the presentation of learning will be Caedmon Hall in Gateshead which is part of the Central Library.
This presentation will be anchored around an abridged performance of Macbeth by our students, with insights from students about connections to other subjects that they studied between those scenes.
Macbeth: Cultural Fieldwork –Β Friday 17th March
In preparation for their presentation of learning, students will be going to see a production of Macbeth at Durham Gala Theatre.
This production is a matinee so students will travel to Durham by coach for a 1.00pm performance, and then we expect them to be back in school between 4.00 – 4.30pm. Students should arrive at school for the normal time that morning and will need their regular kit.
The age recommendation for the performance is 14 years plus. However we are confident that our students are mature enough to deal with the challenging themes in this interpretation of the play, having already read it and given the work that we do in Crew.
The website for the performance states that:
“this performance includes flashing imagery and lighting effects; loud noises included recorded gunshot; strong language; scenes featuring moments, descriptions and images of violence and use of firearms; simulated smoking and a reference to child abuse. If you would benefit from more specific information about emotive content and themes, please contact [email protected]”
If you would like more information on this interpretation of the play you can contact the address above. As stated above this fieldwork is really important for the expedition, both as a point of equity for our students in terms of having experience of a theatrical performance and as part of their current learning expedition.
Of course you can contact me if you have any questions too.
Many thanks
Martin Said