Puppetry

This workshop supports key outcomes in The Arts, enhancing students' ability to work creatively and express themselves through various artistic forms, while also promoting a deeper understanding of how performance can tell compelling stories.

• Drama: Students explore the elements of drama through puppet creation and performance, learning to use focus, movement and expression to convey ideas and emotions.

• Visual Arts: Crafting and designing their own puppets encourages students to engage in creative expression, developing skills in design, construction and visual storytelling.

• Critical and Creative Thinking: Students analyse and apply puppetry techniques to create characters, scenes and performances, developing problem-solving and creative skills.

• Personal and Social Capability: Through teamwork and collaborative storytelling, students build confidence, resilience and communication skills.

This workshop fosters essential literacy skills, including narrative construction, communication and creative expression, in alignment with the English curriculum.

• Literacy and Storytelling: Students develop narrative skills by creating characters and crafting short performances, deepening their understanding of plot structure, character development and storytelling techniques.

• Speaking and Listening: Through puppet manipulation and performance, students practice verbal and non-verbal communication, improving their ability to express ideas clearly and engage with their audience.

• Creative Writing: Designing characters and constructing stories with puppets encourages creative thinking and the development of original ideas in both spoken and written forms.

• Understanding Narrative Structures: The workshop encourages students to explore how to structure a performance, using their puppets to build a cohesive narrative with emotional depth.

This workshop provides a platform for students to build interpersonal and self-management skills in a supportive environment.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Students work together to design and create puppets and develop performances, fostering cooperation and teamwork.

• Self-Management: Through the creative process, students build confidence and resilience, learning to manage their ideas and challenges effectively.

• Social Awareness: Working in a group setting, students practice empathy and communication, building awareness of others' ideas and perspectives.

Improvisation develops higher-order thinking skills, encouraging students to think on their feet and approach challenges with creativity.

• Problem-Solving: Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively to solve challenges in puppet design and performance.

• Idea Generation: The workshop promotes innovative thinking as students create original puppets and stories, developing their ability to think outside the box.