n Over 80 boys are involved in LAMDA in Junior School.
Building skills in performance, expression and communication are at the heart of what we do in LAMDA classes. Nurturing the creativity of boys and their confidence to express themselves in front of a group is our focus. Boys work towards a graded exam set by the London Academy of Dramatic Art. Some have already started in DUCKS, some join in Junior School and often boys will stay involved until they take the highest level of exam – Gold in Year 12. Once they’ve become a “LAMDA Boy”, many stay with it for the
entirety of their school experience, earning skills that serve them well with university applications.
May 2024 saw our largest ever cohort of Junior School boys take LAMDA exams, with a pass rate of 100%. 77% of the cohort were awarded the highest grade, Distinction, with four boys being awarded full marks of 100%! Beyond exams, the classes give boys the chance to develop their creativity and confidence - skills which reach across the curriculum and beyond. Boys are encouraged to find their voices and develop resilience as performers. For some, speaking in front of an audience is a huge challenge – as it is for many adults. We work together to build robust skills that are used in all other areas of life.
We share the boys’ work in a variety of ways - open classes, performances on Founder’s Day and at Open Days to prospective parents. LAMDA
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