Phoenix Performing Arts Academy
St Mary’s has a number of Post 16 Academy Programmes that provide opportunities for Post 16 students to participate in high quality programmes and gain experience in a range of specific subjects to support career aspirations or leisure interests. (Please see the relevant website pages for more information about each Academy programme).
Students in Years 7 to 11 access parts of Academy programmes to support their aspirations and career pathways as well as provide challenge and extension activities.
Post 16 Academy students are expected to coach and mentor younger students as part of their commitment to the Academy. Post 16 students have to balance their academic studies with their Academy skills training and can only remain part of the Academy programme if they study well and uphold the high standards expected of them.
Phoenix Performing Arts Academy
The Performing Arts Academy offers a programme to support career or personal interests in Drama, Music and Dance. The programme is overseen by the Phoenix Academy Lead, and includes opportunities to access Performing Arts accreditations such as LAMDA and London School of Music (LSM) examinations. Students are also supported to participate in experiences outside of school with local performing arts companies so that they can access professional performances and productions. Students will also be involved in outstanding showcases and be invited to be part of a range of high quality performance opportunities.
Our Phoenix Performing Arts Academy provides a unique opportunity for those who have a natural talent or passion for Drama, Music, Art or Dance to combine post 16 academic study with a programme of Performing Arts Enrichment.
This allows students to develop a personal portfolio of technical and practical experiences that provides them with a creative edge in a competitive world.
Students on the programme are able to:
- Combine a personalised curriculum with specialist Performing Arts enrichment
- Access a range of performing arts qualifications including AS / A2 Theatre Arts and /or Music, BTEC Level 3 in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre), LAMDA Dance qualifications & Vocal and Instrumental qualifications
- Participate in a wide range of performing arts activities such as stage shows, plays, choirs, bands, showcase reviews, vocal and instrumental coaching
Gain performing arts industry experience in the form of external auditions, backstage tours, work experience, trips and visiting tutors
