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We’ve always believed that English is a language The final day of this workshop, performance day, was held
for communication; it’s not just a subject. We hope in school. After a bit of preparation and a few rehearsals,
our students, as English learners, are able to use the students hosted and filmed their first ever English
the language outside of their classrooms so as to performance. As teachers, what matters to us is not a
enrich their language learning experience. In April, perfect performance but it’s the nurturing of students
the English department ran a workshop to provide attitudes and the learning experiences, and seeing what
a chance for our students to experience using they’ve gained through working on projects together.
creativity, body language and English to perform a Despite some room for improvement, we knew from their
drama show. happiness that the whole workshop was a rewarding and
eye-opening experience, especially since it was their first
In this 3-day programme, students received training taste of successfully performing an English drama.
on the intricacies of drama production. For the first
two days, we outsourced the training to two drama As an international language, English is not simply used
experts from Aurora Theatre Hong Kong and trained for managing examinations but it is also a tool to help
in a studio in Kwun Tong. The programme began appreciate art and develop other interests in life. We hope
with warming-up activities followed by discussions that through attending the drama appreciation workshop,
in English, led by the students. When they sat in a and through performing their first ever drama in English,
group and brainstormed ideas for their final show, that our students have tasted the fun side of learning
we, the teachers, truly believed that they were English and now have more desire to explore the English
marching towards the goal we had set for them and world.
through this collaboration process, students had an
opportunity to learn about how drama productions
are created, from the script writing, to body
movement, props preparation and acting.

Through teamwork and communication, students actualised a modern day version of the three
Day 2: pigs. In their story, three kids left home to find jobs so they could support their ailing mother.

 Students brainstorming ideas in English and
reaching an agreement on the final script.

 Students learn about improvisation and free
speech so they don’t need to hold or memorise
their scripts during the performance.  “We’re professional actors and actresses now!”