Category Archives: Drama in Education

A Colonial Devotion Premieres in Christchurch

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Pixelchick

Playwright, Susan Battye has offered congratulations to Christchurch’s Riccarton High School, Year Eleven Drama Class. On the 2nd and 3rd of July 2018 under the direction of Head of Drama, Paddy Scott, the class presented the premiere performance of  her … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama in Education, News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on A Colonial Devotion Premieres in Christchurch

People often ask, Why should students study Drama as a subject?

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Pixelchick

At a time when there is a focus on the development of youth confidence, mental well being and readiness for further study or engagement with the workplace it is interesting to reflect on the place of Drama in the New … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama in Education | Tagged , | Comments Off on People often ask, Why should students study Drama as a subject?

Drama in the Classroom Moves Centre Stage

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Pixelchick

By Susan Battye  First published in Tomorrows Schools Today NZ 05 May 2016 Drama in the classroom – a frippery at best or an essential part of the curriculum?  It depends who you talk to, but since 2001 when Drama … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama in Education | Comments Off on Drama in the Classroom Moves Centre Stage

A Trip down Memory Lane and a Peep into the Future of Drama in Education

Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin

A Trip down Memory Lane and a Peep into the Future of Drama in Education April  2005 Susan Battye Tena Kotuou e hoa ma! This must indeed be a rare occasion in the history of New Zealand’s education system: the … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama in Education, Research | Tagged , , | Comments Off on A Trip down Memory Lane and a Peep into the Future of Drama in Education

Celebrating the International Drama Theatre and Education Association Day

Posted on November 26, 2012 by admin

IDEA Day is 27th November. New Zealand Drama Teachers might want to give consideration to marking the International Drama / Theatre and Education Association Day in some way. In many countries of the world Drama is considered to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama in Education | Tagged | Comments Off on Celebrating the International Drama Theatre and Education Association Day

Sir Ed You’re a Legend Production File

Posted on September 23, 2012 by admin

Sir Ed You’re a Legend‘s premiere  production, with lyrics written by Susan Battye of Drama Magic and music written by Dr Trevor Thwaites of Auckland University,  took place  on 27 June 2012 at Selwyn College and was directed by Head of Drama … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama in Education, Plays | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Sir Ed You’re a Legend Production File