C.A.R.E Values in Performing Arts

3/3/2025

In Weeks 1-4, students explored our school’s CARE values – Collaboration, Achievement, Responsibility and Empathy. Through interactive games, students are introduced to a creative space to build essential life skills.
Collaboration: Many of our drama games encourage teamwork, requiring students to communicate effectively, listen actively, and support one another. Activities like ‘Name Chant,’ ‘Mirror Image’ and ‘Deer!’ challenge students to work together, ensuring their ideas about body language and facial expressions align with peers. These experiences teach the importance of trust and cooperation.
Achievement: Students build confidence and celebrate their progress. Improvisation challenges such as ‘Bus Stop Game’ give students opportunities to ‘think on their feet,’ make quick decisions, and trust their instincts. Each time a student steps into a role or shares an idea, they develop their voice, sense of accomplishment, and persistence.
Responsibility: Whether its actively choosing to contribute to class discussions, using our open space safely and sensibly, or recording ideas in our new workbooks, responsibility is a key component of drama. Exercises like ‘Muted Conversations’ and ‘Emotions Hokey Pokey’ encourage students to stay engaged and accountable for their learning choices. Also note-taking activities including exploring the definitions of the Elements of Drama.
Empathy: Drama allows students to literally step into a character’s shoes, fostering a deeper understanding of others' experiences and perspectives. Games like ‘Character Walks’ and ‘Moulder and Sculpture’ encourage students to express and interpret emotions, helping them connect with different viewpoints.
We look forward to seeing these skills flourish in the classroom and on the stage across Semester 1, and in their everyday lives!
Please view the images below of our C.A.R.E values in action!