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Arts

Music

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT IS AN extremely happy, vibrant and busy place. Two full-time members of staff and a team of 17 peripatetic teachers ensure that music remains an important and ever-present part of life at The Grange.

The Grange School Senior pupils playing in a brass ensemble.

The Grange School Senior pupil playing a brass instrument.

The Grange School Senior pupil sitting at a piano.

Academic Music is taught throughout the school, becoming an optional choice in Year 9 alongside all other Creative Arts. At Key Stage 3, students enjoy a project-based approach to learning music.

Beyond the classroom, one of the great strengths of music at The Grange is its inclusivity and diversity. All students have the opportunity to join a variety of instrumental ensembles and choirs.

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Evening concerts occur both in-house, often in the wonderful space of The Grange Theatre, and within the local community; performing slots are open to all students in the school community, from Year 7 to Upper Sixth. Performances in 2024-25 include, Soloist Concerts, the school production of Evita, The Snowman played alongside the classic animated film and the Summer Prom Series. Students also enjoy the opportunity to take their music further afield, both regionally and internationally; most recently touring to Belgium in July 2024.

Evening concerts occur both in-house, often in the wonderful space of The Grange Theatre, and within the local community; performing slots are open to all students in the school community, from Year 7 to Upper Sixth. Performances in 2024-25 include, Soloist Concerts, the school production of Evita, The Snowman played alongside the classic animated film and the Summer Prom Series.

Students also enjoy the opportunity to take their music further afield, both regionally and internationally; most recently touring to Belgium in July 2024.

Drama

THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT AT OUR school thrives as a hub of creativity and talent. From outdoor productions to performances in the round in our very own theatre, students bring stories to life. These performances foster confidence, teamwork, and a deep appreciation for the arts.

Many students discover their passion for acting here, honing their skills through challenging roles and immersive storytelling. Over the years, several students have pursued successful careers in acting.

There is always something happening; we have two annual productions; a biennial House Drama competition; and a Theatre Club which caters for performers and technicians. There are also regular theatre trips, visiting theatre companies and workshops.

The Grange School Senior pupils performing in a Drama production.

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Our students are involved in every aspect of production – performance (including singing and dancing); lighting; sound; costume and make-up; stage management and front of house. We offer, for an additional fee, Trinity Drama and Speech lessons on a peripatetic basis, working towards twice yearly examinations. We are a Centre of Excellence, which is an award given by Trinity for schools an establishments that achieve consistently high marks in their exams.

Our students are involved in every aspect of production – performance (including singing and dancing); lighting; sound; costume and make-up; stage management and front of house.

We offer, for an additional fee, Trinity Drama and Speech lessons on a peripatetic basis, working towards twice yearly examinations. We are a Centre of Excellence, which is an award given by Trinity for schools an establishments that achieve consistently high marks in their exams.

Art & Textiles

ART AND TEXTILES AT THE Grange School are aimed at developing and inspiring the individual to express what they see and understand of the world around them. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their work in producing work using a wide range of media and methodologies.

The Art and Textiles department does not have a ‘house style’ because everything is designed to cater for each individual and their specific learning requirements. The facilities are well equipped, we have our own IT suite, a laser cutter, etching press and screen printing facilities, all of which supplement established techniques and skills.

The Grange School Senior Pupils in an Art Lesson

3D Design & Graphic Communication

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND CREATIVE THINKING in the 21st century are driven by visual communication. Society interacts and communicates in a drastically different way to how it did just 10 years ago with graphic design at the heart of it, which is why we teach it at The Grange.

The curriculum offers students the chance to explore their creativity through a variety of mediums. These include illustration, photography, film & animation, advertising & packaging and print/digital media.