The Drama department consists of three staff all of whom are subject specialists with a range of experience in theatre, television and education. In Key Stage 3 students have one lesson of Drama per week. Key Stage 3 focuses on developing specific skills that are useful to the lifelong learner such as confidence building, communication and teamwork, plus we aim to inspire and engage students in a passion and interest in performance arts - from acting to design.
GCSE Drama is a diverse and exciting course. Students comment that they feel challenged yet supported in lessons and they are encouraged to experiment with their ideas and creativity. The department strongly believe that all students can succeed in Drama and staff ensure lessons are targeted to meet the specific needs and interests of all.
A-level Theatre Studies offers students the chance to develop specific interests in performance including acting, design and directing. The course encourages students to consider the value of the arts in society and for them to consider literature, history, politics and psychology in an understanding of the importance of theatre today. Many students continue to study Theatre at university and have had success in a range of fields.
The department has two black box studio spaces, professional lighting rig and sound system. In addition, we also have the use of the School Hall with proscenium arch stage, digital projection and computerised sound system. Each year the department offers students the chance to be involved in a production and performers develop skills and an understanding of a range of theatrical styles. The department offers numerous opportunities for students to visit the theatre both locally and nationally. We have annual residential visits to London and have recently taken shows to the Edinburgh Festival receiving five star reviews.
It is a vibrant, forward thinking department where students and staff enjoy developing their learning together.
examination results
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-4
What we’ve been up to…
We had our first #comedyclub this lunch time! What a fantastic opportunity for our students to develop their confidence and try something new. The students are working with a professional Comedian from Liverpool. #comedy #standup #dramaskills @WKGS_Theatre https://t.co/QkyHj2eXAL
The #NewYork trip is just weeks away for some of our #dramastudents @WKGS_Theatre @WestKirbyGS Reminder that there will be a meeting for all involved next Wednesday 4.30-5.30 in the drama studio. ( Please bring in your reply slip) https://t.co/vxxXA5glOd
We are pleased to invite prospective 6th Form students to attend our upcoming WKGS 6th Form Briefing Events on either Wednesday 8th January or Wednesday 22nd January from 6pm Please click on the link below⬇️to register your interest: https://wkgs.org/latest-news/events/sixth-form-briefing-event-1 #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou
New Decade, New Year, New Term. Welcome back WKGS Students and Staff. We hope everyone had a peaceful and refreshing holiday. 👍☺️ #WelcomeBack #NewTerm #BackToSchool
Well done to everyone.. you’ve completed the 1st term👏👍🙌. We hope all students and their families have a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas holiday. ☃️🎄🎅🤶❄️ We return to school on the 6th of January 2020 (Week 🅱️) #ChooseToBeMerry #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear https://t.co/ISF1d3PQMK
What a great way to finish the term. Our amazing Chamber Choir and Orchestra performed for the whole school in St Andrews to get us in the festive spirit. Well done to all involved. You were brilliant!! #ChooseToBeMerry #MerryChristmas #ChristmasCarols ❄️🎄🎅🤶☃️🎶❄️🎄☃️🎶🎅🤶
What a great way to finish the term. Our amazing Chamber Choir and Orchestra performed for the whole school in St Andrews to get us in the festive spirit. Well done to all involved. You were brilliant!! #ChooseToBeMerry #MerryChristmas #ChristmasCarols ❄️🎄🎅🤶☃️🎶❄️🎄☃️🎶🎅🤶 https://t.co/NYif8koTuE
#WKGSY7 catching up over a hot drink on the last day of their first term @WestKirbyGS #wellbeing https://t.co/hGPe7swteD
At lunchtime today WKGS held its annual @officialwohaa Christmas Market. Our Year 10 students ran stalls selling various gifts & food. They were nearly sold out before the end of lunch. Well done to all! 👍🎄🎅☃️❄️🤶👏 #WKGSY10 #WKGSChristmas #WKGSCommunity #ChooseToBeMerry
It was great to see our Class of 2019 again to celebrate their fantastic achievements at our annual Presentation Evening. A big thank you must go to our guest speaker Jessica Walkup for an inspirational speech. Well done Class of 2019!! 👍🙌👏 #WellDone #Congratulations #WKGSAlumni 👩🎓👨🎓 #WKGSSchoolSong 🎶 #MerryChristmasEveryone 🎄
It was great to see our Class of 2019 again to celebrate their fantastic achievements at our annual Presentation Evening. A big thank you must go to our guest speaker @jawalkup for an inspirational speech. Well done Class of 2019!! 👍🙌👏 #WellDone #Congratulations #WKGSAlumni https://t.co/9Jxrjmmtdi
Thank you to all those who supported our Foodbank appeal @WestKirbyGS . We have been able to help @TrussellTrust make a difference this Christmas. https://t.co/9EGk7bebeH
A massive thank you to all our students and staff who made donations to Wirral Foodbank. Together the school donated a huge 120.28 KGs of food for those less fortunate. This once again shows our school generosity and community spirit. 👏👍😀#WellDone #ThankYou #WKGSCommunity
A massive thank you to all our students and staff who made donations to Wirral Foodbank. Together the school donated a huge 120.28 KGs of food for those less fortunate. This once again shows our school generosity and community spirit. 👏👍😀#WellDone #ThankYou #WKGSCommunity https://t.co/2z78i38Krw
It’s been a busy few days for our Year 7s. They visited the pantomime in New Brighton on Monday. Performed a lovely carol service in St. Andrew’s on Tuesday. And this morning they put their own spin on some Christmas stories 🎵🎄❄️☃️🌟🎅 #WKGSY7 #WKGSChristmas #ChooseToBeMerry