Last week, our Performing Arts teachers, Victor Lopez (Drama) and Hadiya Morris (Music and Drama), attended a regional Americas course in Panama focused on the Juilliard K-12 Curriculum. The Juilliard programme provides teaching materials and creative activities designed to engage students aged 4–18 in exploring core works across Music, Drama, and Dance. A notable feature of the Juilliard Creative Classroom is the incorporation of "Disciplinary Thinking" where lessons are created using authentic artistic practices specific to each discipline.
The Juilliard approach to classroom instruction is guided by five key values:
We are delighted that our teachers had the opportunity to participate in this professional development course, as it enables them to continue incorporating high-quality elements and performance into their lessons, further enriching the Performing Arts programme at our school.
At Greengates, we are committed to creating an environment where every child feels valued and respected. Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a vibrant community of families, united by the belief that our diversity is a source of strength and something to be celebrated.
As Educators, we are continuously striving to improve practice and one of the most effective ways that we can do this is through collaboration with others in our profession. This October, we had seven teachers visit Greengates from the British School, Rio to observe the teaching and learning in the primary school. The visit came as a result of a recommendation from our accreditation body, the International Curriculum Association (ICA), who have recognised Greengates Primary as a school of best practice.
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On the 20th of June, Greengates School was transformed into a magical world for a stunning show presented by the Drama Club and the school orchestra. This performance was a brilliant showcase of the school's burgeoning performing arts programme, driven by our partnership with Juilliard.
