Year 7 bring Matilda to life with Shoebox Designs

The Spring term saw Year 7 students challenged to think like set designers, working in teams to transform ideas into practical spaces using ‘Matilda the Musical’ as the theme.  Our Creative Arts Faculty Team then judged over 50 fantastic designs submitted, assessing not only the final build quality, but also the ingenuity, problem-solving, teamwork, and the team’s  ability to overcome obstacles throughout the design process.

As part of their learning, students explored the educational importance of set design, understanding how stage environments communicate meaning, support performance, and solve theatrical challenges.   Students were encouraged to make imaginative ideas work within real limitations, just as professional theatre designers do!

We are incredibly proud of the creativity, resilience, and collaboration shown by all involved. Well done to everyone who took part.  We are proud to announce the winners who were:

Group Winners:

7Z1 Drama: Shaadiya Haydar, Aaliyah Macadam, Maahika Menon, Zosia Musial

7Y1 Drama:  Kamil Ahmad, David Hikwa, Desiree Li, Cesilee Newham, Jakub Piwinski, Anuja Sangalad

Solo Winner for Outstanding Effort and Dedication:  Krishvi Sheth 7X1