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The Norfolk Schools Project is a free, opera-based arts project that Norwich Theatre Royal delivers biannually to selected Key Stage 2 schools. We work with the older range of Key Stage 2 (Years 6 and 5 primarily but also Year 4 when in conjunction with an older year group) and do not discriminate against perceived geographical or socio-economic barriers.

For our Norfolk Schools Project Autumn 2010 we will be working with three Primary Schools in the NR13 area and using La Cenerentola as our inspirational starting point. The schools will work independently on their own projects and come together for a performance on stage at Norwich Theatre Royal on Sunday 18th November 2010.

A Free Teacher’s Workshop based on skills in listening, composing and appraising will also be held at a Norwich-based school, prior to the project commencing. Last year 100% of teachers found the session useful to their on-going work at school. They felt the workshop leaders were inspirational, engaging and it was a great opportunity to refresh their creative teaching methods by participating.

All teachers are very welcome to attend the next workshop but numbers are limited; please return the booking form to reserve your place, or telephone our Education Department for more information. By participating in the workshop you can also state your interest in having a future Norfolk Schools Project in your school.

 

How to apply

Although there are few barriers to participating, your school must have at a minimum:

  • A tuned, available piano or full-size organ.
  • A rehearsal space big enough to accommodate the class during rehearsals and an in-school performance.
  • A minimum class size of about 20. Smaller schools where different year groups are taught together can also apply (where the individual year groups are smaller than 20). So Year 5 and 6 together will be fine but not year 3 and 4.
  • A class teacher who is committed to actively participating with their class in the project.
  • A Head Teacher who is committed to the project by allowing the participating class to be flexible to their approach to their curriculum/ timetable for the duration of the project.

If you are interested in your school participating in a future Norfolk Schools Project please write in the first instance to the education department stating your interest.

 

Support us

Following our Autumn 2010 La Cenerentola project, we plan to continue to run our Norfolk Schools Projects biannually in order to reach more teachers and pupils throughout Norfolk. We have already scheduled a project for Spring 2011, and will continue to apply to trusts and funding organisations to meet this commitment.

If you would like to support this unique project please contact the education department to discuss the project in more detail and a breakdown of the financial cost. Norwich Theatre Royal is a registered charity.

 

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