Drama
At Kirstenhof, Drama is a vital part of every child’s development, and we are committed to democratising the arts by ensuring that all learners have genuine opportunities to participate, express themselves, and shine.
Our programme continues to evolve to meet the needs of our children, offering three avenues for dramatic expression—each designed to make the arts accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for every child.
Avenue One: All students from Grade 3–7 receive one hour of drama each week as part of their regular school timetable. These lessons blend CAPS requirements with real-life, practical experiences, creating a curriculum that is intentionally aligned with the themes and content taught in academic subjects. In groups, students work independently and think creatively. The Drama curriculum is redesigned annually, ensuring fresh, relevant, and inclusive learning experiences that aim to support all learners.
Avenue Two: We offer weekly extra-curricular drama classes for Grade 4–7 learners who want the chance to extend themselves and experience focused creativity in a smaller, supportive group setting. These students work toward producing pieces for school events, where they proudly represent both themselves and Kirstenhof on the public stage.
Avenue Three: We stage large-scale school productions with the goal of including every child and giving all learners at Kirstenhof Primary School the chance to experience the excitement that comes when lights, music, and costumes come together on the stage. A full production is presented every two years, alternating with a smaller creative event—such as a fashion show, talent show, or Drama Showcase—that ensures children regularly enjoy meaningful opportunities to perform and participate.