The Power of Drama Practices For Year 7 Students
By engaging in regular drama practices, middle school students can unlock their potential, embrace new challenges, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Drama practices are an invaluable part of a middle school student’s development, combining creativity, teamwork, and essential life skills in one dynamic activity. Year 7 was practicing their play, The Poisoned Party, for the Halloween performance. Usually at the beginning of the academic year we have students write their own script, though it is quite time consuming. They experience that it is not an easy job to make up a dynamic, thrilling play, and it needs a lot of creative ideas, cooperation, changes, and frustrations…
For students in this transitional period of their lives, drama provides an outlet for self-expression, while also fostering social, cognitive, and emotional growth. Regular drama practices not only help students prepare for performances but also enrich their overall educational experience.
In drama practice, students receive constant feedback, whether it’s from their directors, peers, or even from watching themselves on video. Learning to accept constructive criticism is an important life skill, and drama can provide an environment where students can grow from feedback.
Beyond simply preparing for performances, these rehearsals foster skills that extend into all aspects of life—confidence, communication, collaboration, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Besides Drama as an art form, it’s an educational tool that helps students to grow into well-rounded individuals. I personally enjoy watching this process, how through the years each of the students changes and grows.
