This is the best !! Making happy memories in school is something these children will remember forever!!

Really proud to have recieved this! Having written a lengthy bid for arts mark,lots of exciting plans are in place to continue to develop and grow our arts provision in school as well as continuing with all the amazing work we already do in and out of lessons. Saint Benedict Derby

🎶 Our daughters' daughters will adore us, and they'll sing in grateful chorus, "Well done, Sister Suffragette!" 🎶 RIP #GlynisJohns ... Mary Poppins is such a monumental part of my childhood I will always remember Mrs Banks xx #GlynisJohns

"Drama doesn't really matter or doesn't make any real difference"...Yet one TV drama just changed people's lives, impacted government and raised the profile of a huge miscarriage of justice?The arts DO change lives, DO empower people and GIVE a voice to issues that matter.

When teaching a class is just a joy!! What a wonderful lesson with Y12 Drama students! Saint Benedict Sixth Form

ITV’s Mr Bates vs the Post Office is proof of the power of drama as a tool for societal change, but we must use it to accelerate the conversation about the risks of swathing local arts cuts, says one of the show’s stars, Julie Hesmondhalgh (Julie Hesmondhalgh💙) 👇 thestage.co.uk/opinion/post-o…

“The arts are not the cherry on the cake — they are the cake.” Opening a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Melvyn Bragg said the UK should realise the full potential of the arts to transform our economy and society.

“Art exercises the imagination and feeds us in positive, unique and lasting ways. We can’t afford to ignore this.” Lord Bragg concluded his speech by saying that artistic work, education and opportunities could create a ‘brave new world’.

Incredibly proud that 4 of our students are on all advertisements for the MTI Festival 2024 following our outstanding competition win last year. This was an unforgettable experience for students and staff & one of the fondest memories of my career. #artsmatter Saint Benedict Derby

From today's Times. Drama in schools - not just reading Shakespeare - improves pupils' literacy and emotional development. That must be why this Government has fought to protect the arts in schools - oh wait

🌟 Calling all young creatives! 🎨 Passionate about set design? - Join us at #DerbyTheatre on Tue 27 Feb, aged 13-18, to unravel the intricate process behind theatrical sets. No experience needed. Secure your place NOW🎟️- tinyurl.com/24cxyzss #NTConnectionsFestival2024

An amazing performance today by @TiUTheatre to over 450 students in Year 9 and 10 followed by a drug workshop full of useful information and advice and then careers advice and discussion with y13 Drama students.❤️ Stories told through theatre can change lives. Saint Benedict Derby

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus xx

A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything #education #teachers #teachertwitter #sped #autism #sunchat #altedchat

Fabulous day today Derby Theatre with our wonderful 6th form Drama students, learning all about sound and lighting and putting ideas into practice. Thank you so much to all the team for providing this brilliant bespoke day for us ❤️ Saint Benedict Sixth Form

If you get five mins before the 12th May, and you're a drama teacher, drama student, or parent in the UK, please fill this survey out so that we can get enough stats to send to the government and press. Also please share. We've only got 52 responses so far and we need at least

These girls have been the beating heart of our faculty since y7 and today we said goodbye in true musical theatre style! Incredibly proud to have known them, been inspired by them, the big wide world will be a better place for having then in it xx Saint Benedict Sixth Form

Incredibly proud to have my first blog about the importance of Oracy and the journey of our Teacher Development Fund project 'Speak Out!' on the Derby Research School website. More to come! Watch this space! Paul Hamlyn Foundation St Ralph Sherwin CMAT Derby Theatre researchschool.org.uk/derby/news/tim…

Professionally this year had it's ups and downs. But feel so lucky to have worked with Caroline Barth Amy Ford on amazing oracy based projects has given me a new drive, purpose and a drive for change. Read about this in my second blog! researchschool.org.uk/derby/news/tim…

About time! The arts are crucial in narrowing the current benefit gap allowing children the chance to thrive academically, socially&personally. The arts build confident, resilient, empathetic individuals. Everything crossed for positive change ✨️