Congratulations to our KS3 LAMDA students who passed their exams with flying colours this month. All students secured merits or distinctions in their Grade 1 – 4 exams, performing extracts from a range of plays and adaptations including Fantastic Mr. Fox, Annie and Disney’s, The Lion King and Tangled.
This year pupils entered a range of solo, duo, and trio combined acting and musical theatre exams, in addition to preparing answers for the knowledge round of the exam. The examiner commented on our students’ flair, confidence, and ability to capture the feeling of words and to engage an audience.
LAMDA is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected awarding bodies, and has been offering practical examinations in communication and performance subjects for over 130 years. LAMDA is recognised as an awarding organisation by Ofqual. The grades are an excellent addition to any CV and from Grade 5, can be used as extra UCAS points which help with University entrance requirements.
Within weekly lessons and exams, pupils learn about all aspects of creating a performance, including physical and vocal expression; character; set and lighting design; costume; stagecraft; listening; reacting; and teamwork. Through the knowledge section of the exams, pupils learn about the wider and historical context of a play, and how to present their ideas and research confidentially and articulately.
The aim of LAMDA training is to provide our students with the opportunity to develop the life skills they need to be successful: attributes such as self-confidence and the ability to communicate clearly and present ideas.
