Structure of the Day
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We work with children in their usual classes or the school hall.
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Sessions are 50 - 90 minutes for KS2.
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We can work with up to five KS2 classes.
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To work with fewer classes, we can visit for just an afternoon or morning session.
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To work with more than six classes we can visit across multiple days.
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We will send you a suggested timetable when you enquire, and we can work with you to create a timetable that works for your school day.
Workshop Content
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Exploration of problems and pirates, by embodying the characters and reimagining situation dramas.
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Use drama exercises and activities to imagine and explore the characters, context and topics from new angles.
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Recount stories and explore characterisations - movement and emotions and intentions.
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Experience the story with the facilitator in-role as one of the characters and recreate parts of the story.
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Discuss and debate the decisions of the characters.
Learning Objectives
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To think critically about life challenges and problem-solving.
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To expand vocabulary and develop a stronger command of spoken English.
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To develop creative ownership and the imagination.
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To explore different ways of communicating, both verbally and physically.
Team Building:
Pirates and Problem Solving
The crew has been assembled. The maps are all drawn up. It’s time to set sail on a pirate quest in search of adventure, new lands and buried treasure!
Along the way, students will have to undertake many challenges, but none of these can be completed alone. They will require everyone to work together to solve the problems and find the clues. Whether traversing steamy swamps, trying to keep everyone afloat in a sinking lifeboat or working out how to unlock an ancient treasure chest, the main word on this adventure is teamwork!
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This workshop is a brilliant way of encouraging a class or year group to understand the importance of working together and to help to develop their skills in active listening, communication and collaboration.
Students have the opportunity to practise risk taking, learn how to express themselves constructively and explore their imagination.
