We have a range of theatre and drama based assemblies, workshops and bespoke summer school programmes to help support a successful Transition to Secondary school.
Book these programmes for your inductions days or add them as a creative element to your Summer School activities.
BIG STEPS: ASSEMBLY & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES (1 HOUR)
Big Steps invites students to start the day by participating in a Bigfooter led assembly; the ideal springboard to start discussions surrounding the move
from Primary to Secondary school.
After having been given a humorous insight into the various concerns associated with moving on, the assembly is followed by a series of safe group creative
activities to fit into an hour long session.
The assembly is 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of activities.
BIG STEPS: ASSEMBLY & WORKSHOPS (DAY)
Following the assembly, further workshops through drama will help alleviate fears and anxieties, as well as explore the many positive elements of transition.
This hugely successful formula of assembly + drama workshop really is the perfect opportunity to celebrate new beginnings in a positive and enjoyable way!
Following a 45 minute assembly, we can work with groups of 30 pupils for 60, 90 or 120 minutes over the course of the day depending upon the size of the groups.
A PLAY IN A DAY WORKSHOPS (1 DAY)
This unique workshop gives your students the opportunity to take part in a group storytelling experience in order to create a unique piece of devised theatre based on transition… in just one day!
Beginning each session with an exploration into the themes associated with moving on from Primary to Secondary school, groups will investigate both the challenges and highlights of starting afresh. They will then use this information as a stimulus for creating the beginning, middle or end of an overall ‘transition’ story that documents their own thoughts and anxieties about new beginnings, as well as celebrating their time at Primary school and hopes for the future in KS3.
Finally, all groups are invited back together at the end of the school day in order to share their stories with their peers and/or parents and guardians, all assisted by our Bigfoot facilitator.
3 x 90 or 2 x 120 minute sessions, followed by a 30 minute sharing session based on pupil numbers.
PERFORMING ARTS TRANSITION SUMMER SCHOOL (BESPOKE)
Bigfoot will work in partnership with your school to create a transition performing arts course that will provide pupils with a positive and creative learning experience whilst making friends, developing skills and being their best selves!
Programmes often end up with an end of project sharing, exploring transition as the key theme.
We can work with multiple groups of 30, for any amount of time based on your budget.
Watch a typical week long Transition Summer School in the video below!
