Scholars Programme
The Scholar’s Programme was introduced late 2023 with the aim being to extend student engagement and attainment across subjects and year levels, providing students with opportunities to develop their knowledge, interest and capabilities in the subjects of greatest interest to them. Included within the programme will be the opportunity for students to attend Scholars trips; these are a fantastic opportunity for students to extend their learning through workshops, visits and subject days.
drama scholars 2023/24
In the summer term our Drama Scholars were given the opportunity to attend a day in London all about Drama and Theatre.
Students visited the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden for an incredibly informative backstage tour, where they got to see rehearsals in progress as well as entering the auditorium.
After a quick packed lunch in Covent Garden whilst admiring the street performers the students took part in a 90 minute workshop from the musical Wicked with a member of the cast who also happily held a Q&A session with the students about their career afterwards.
We then had dinner before heading to the Apollo Victoria Theatre to watch Wicked and just to top off the day a selection of the students were able to go backstage and meet the actors playing Elphaba and Glinda.
The students had a brilliant time:
"It was lovely to see what I could do with my drama once I leave Marlborough",
"My ambition is to be on the West End stage and today has been phenomenal",
"I didn't realise how many jobs were on offer backstage, it has made me think about what I can do next",
"Today has been the best day, I have loved every minute",
"Everything has been great but I have really enjoyed being with the older students who are also passionate about Drama and performing, and finding out what they did when they were in Year 8 -they were really kind".
scholars pizza parties
At the end of the year scholars in each subject were invited to a lunchtime pizza party, this was a great opportunity for students across year groups with a passion for the subject to meet and discuss ideas and explore possible events for the next academic year.
It was brilliant to have this student voice input to help us build and develop the scholars' opportunities as we progress into the second year of the programme.