Creativity – more than you may imagine . . .
Story, ritual, memory, and the making of minds
You have the chance to opt for 2 in-depth workshops – one on Saturday and one on Sunday. In each block please rank the workshop options in your order of preference – we’ll do our best to place you in the groups of your first or second choice. Then send this form to Kirsty Fechter at Kingstone School Broadway Barnsley S70 6RB or k.fechter@barnsley.org
Saturday 4 October – workshop options:
Dorothy Heathcote – using material about the Great fire of London, Dorothy will be drawing on her recent work in primary schools to probe how ‘man in a mess’ creates the opportunities for deep and creative learning.
Ondrie Mann – drawing on 3 years’ experience of leading a KS3 team to develop a new curriculum model, Ondrie will be sharing the journey he, a Geography teacher, has made and the insights he’s gleaned from using drama for learning.
Mark Wheeller – Finalist for the last two years in national One Act Play competitions, Graham – World's Fastest Blind Runner is Mark's own personal favourite of his plays and will be the text used in this workshop. This text is already popular at ‘A' Level and is increasingly being used at GCSE. No prior knowledge of this script will be needed.
Brian Woolland – Drama, creativity and play(ful) writing
Working from a published story, the workshop will focus on drama and literacy. It will be about making language development and the acquisition of literacy skills a joyous and playful experience. The workshop itself will be at adult level; the material and methodology will be appropriate for use with children from the ages of 7-13.
Sunday 5 October – workshop options:
Chris Ball – Dramatic possibilities in early years and primary - unlocking teachers' and pupils' creativity.
Chris’s workshop will consider ways in which the ideas of pupils of all ages can be woven into the text of the unfolding drama narrative to change the direction and pattern of the story. We will use examples from history and myth as starting points for key, humanising questions and then, together, see how we can incorporate the unexpected and unanticipated response.
Duncan Bathgate – Headteacher at Bealings Primary School, Duncan has led a transformation in pedagogy across the whole school drawing on the complementary qualities of Philosophy for Children and Mantle of the Expert drama. His workshop will offer a practical model for transforming the classroom experience for child and adult so that authentic and creative learning is made possible.
Kate Katafiasz – Kate’s close collaboration with Edward Bond and her depth of knowledge of Dorothy Heathcote’s work places her in a unique position to explore the use of sign in theatre making and drama. Her workshop will be of particular interest to specialist teachers.
Maggie Hulson – Two Worlds: a connective curriculum project. Maggie’s workshop will explore how one school is using drama to create a new KS3 curriculum. Based on a SoW for Year 7, it will be a mixture of practical Drama work, and an account of how the drama holds the centre for, and connects to, the rest of the curriculum. This scheme has been taught across Modern Foreign Languages, Drama and Learning Skills. It also contains elements of History and Geography.
We regret that, due to circumstances outside our control, Wasim Kurdi is no longer able to lead a workshop at this year’s conference.
Saturday Sunday
Dorothy Heathcote
Chris Ball
Ondrie Mann
Duncan Bathgate
Mark Wheeller
Kate Katafiasz
Brian Woolland
Maggie Hulson
Your name ………………………………………….
Conference Timetable
Creativity – more than you may imagine . . .
Story, ritual, memory and the making of minds
We’re delighted that you’re joining us for this year’s conference at Oriel College. We hope the following information is useful.
· Oriel College is right in the heart of the city on High Street. For information on getting there by public transport, and for location maps, check out http://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/content/13/how-to-find-the-college
· There is no car parking at Oriel College. We recommend Park & Ride. From 1 October 2008 all 5 Park & Ride car parks will be free and the maximum stay will be 72 hours. For further information on Park & Ride see http://www.parkandride.net/oxford/html/oxford_parkandride.html
· The London Drama Bookshop will be open on Saturday 4 October. School order forms are accepted. Cash and cheque payment accepted in £ sterling only.
· The conference will be photographed. If you do not wish to appear in photographs, please see Danie Croft who will ensure that your wishes are respected.
Friday 3 October
4.00 – 6.00 pm: Registration
6.00 – 6.45
DINNER
7.00 – 7.15
Opening
Welcome & introduction to our ‘laboratory’ for the weekend
7.15– 8.45
Keynote
Theatr Powys
9.00 A short walking tour of Oxford, led by Chris Ball, including a brief visit to one of its famous pubs. All new members and overseas visitors are warmly encouraged to join us.
Saturday 22 September
8.00 – 9.15
BREAKFAST
9.30 – 10.30
Keynote
Kieran Egan
10.40 - 1.00
Workshop 1 part 1
Inc. coffee break
1.00 – 1.45
LUNCH
1.50 – 2.50
Keynote
Jonathan Sharples
2.50 -3.20
Mini plenary
3.30 – 5.30
Workshop 1 part 2
Inc. coffee break
5.40 – 6.40
Keynote
Luke Abbott
7. 00 – 8.00
DINNER
9.00 - late
Sunday 23 September
Conference ‘ball’ -
natd’s own version of ‘Strictly Ballroom’.
Come as your usual self or go for the ‘drop dead gorgeous’ look as Ian Yeoman, our very own ballroom dancing champion, leads us onto the dance floor.
8.00 – 9.00
BREAKFAST
ELECTION OF COMMITTEE
9.00 – 10.50
AGM
Inc. coffee break
11.00 - 1.00
Workshop 2 part 1
1.00 – 1.45
LUNCH
1.45 – 2.45
Workshop 2 part 2
3.00 – 3.30
Plenary
Story, ritual, memory and the making of minds
We’re delighted that you’re joining us for this year’s conference at Oriel College. We hope the following information is useful.
· Oriel College is right in the heart of the city on High Street. For information on getting there by public transport, and for location maps, check out http://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/content/13/how-to-find-the-college
· There is no car parking at Oriel College. We recommend Park & Ride. From 1 October 2008 all 5 Park & Ride car parks will be free and the maximum stay will be 72 hours. For further information on Park & Ride see http://www.parkandride.net/oxford/html/oxford_parkandride.html
· The London Drama Bookshop will be open on Saturday 4 October. School order forms are accepted. Cash and cheque payment accepted in £ sterling only.
· The conference will be photographed. If you do not wish to appear in photographs, please see Danie Croft who will ensure that your wishes are respected.
Friday 3 October
4.00 – 6.00 pm: Registration
6.00 – 6.45
DINNER
7.00 – 7.15
Opening
Welcome & introduction to our ‘laboratory’ for the weekend
7.15– 8.45
Keynote
Theatr Powys
9.00 A short walking tour of Oxford, led by Chris Ball, including a brief visit to one of its famous pubs. All new members and overseas visitors are warmly encouraged to join us.
Saturday 22 September
8.00 – 9.15
BREAKFAST
9.30 – 10.30
Keynote
Kieran Egan
10.40 - 1.00
Workshop 1 part 1
Inc. coffee break
1.00 – 1.45
LUNCH
1.50 – 2.50
Keynote
Jonathan Sharples
2.50 -3.20
Mini plenary
3.30 – 5.30
Workshop 1 part 2
Inc. coffee break
5.40 – 6.40
Keynote
Luke Abbott
7. 00 – 8.00
DINNER
9.00 - late
Sunday 23 September
Conference ‘ball’ -
natd’s own version of ‘Strictly Ballroom’.
Come as your usual self or go for the ‘drop dead gorgeous’ look as Ian Yeoman, our very own ballroom dancing champion, leads us onto the dance floor.
8.00 – 9.00
BREAKFAST
ELECTION OF COMMITTEE
9.00 – 10.50
AGM
Inc. coffee break
11.00 - 1.00
Workshop 2 part 1
1.00 – 1.45
LUNCH
1.45 – 2.45
Workshop 2 part 2
3.00 – 3.30
Plenary
Motions Submitted for the AGM
Motion One
"NATD Conferences are unique. They provide a form of INSET that few if any other teachers will ever have access to. Last year, many felt that it was the best yet. However, teachers have yet again received a below inflation pay rise; some schools are cutting their INSET budgets; and there are moves towards CPD being school based and coach led and away from external providers. It is possible that many more teachers wanting to attend in the future will have to bridge the gap in funding themselves.
In light of this and the need to enable as many teachers as possible to attend Conference, the NEC will explore ways of reducing the cost of Conference 2009.
Proposed by:
The Journal Committee"
Maggie Hulson
Guy Williams
John Airs
Gabrijela Aleksic
Motion Two
This AGM calls upon the NEC 2008-2009 to review the existing criteria for application to, and, to explore new ways of raising funds for the Mary Simpson & Tony Grady Funds – established to help UK and overseas members in need of financial support in order to attend Natd conference.
Proposed by the NEC
Motion Three
This years Natd NEC has produced a draft application for charitable status. This AGM instructs the incoming committee to take all steps to finalise and submit the application.
Proposed by the NEC
Motion Four
This AGM applauds the current work of David Davis
In developing the practice of Drama teachers in Palestine through the second Summer School in Jordan.
Proposed by the NEC
Motion Five
This AGM calls for the furtherance of links with the National Association for the Teaching of English.
NEC
"NATD Conferences are unique. They provide a form of INSET that few if any other teachers will ever have access to. Last year, many felt that it was the best yet. However, teachers have yet again received a below inflation pay rise; some schools are cutting their INSET budgets; and there are moves towards CPD being school based and coach led and away from external providers. It is possible that many more teachers wanting to attend in the future will have to bridge the gap in funding themselves.
In light of this and the need to enable as many teachers as possible to attend Conference, the NEC will explore ways of reducing the cost of Conference 2009.
Proposed by:
The Journal Committee"
Maggie Hulson
Guy Williams
John Airs
Gabrijela Aleksic
Motion Two
This AGM calls upon the NEC 2008-2009 to review the existing criteria for application to, and, to explore new ways of raising funds for the Mary Simpson & Tony Grady Funds – established to help UK and overseas members in need of financial support in order to attend Natd conference.
Proposed by the NEC
Motion Three
This years Natd NEC has produced a draft application for charitable status. This AGM instructs the incoming committee to take all steps to finalise and submit the application.
Proposed by the NEC
Motion Four
This AGM applauds the current work of David Davis
In developing the practice of Drama teachers in Palestine through the second Summer School in Jordan.
Proposed by the NEC
Motion Five
This AGM calls for the furtherance of links with the National Association for the Teaching of English.
NEC
Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting of
the National Association for the Teaching of Drama (Natd).
9a.m – 10:50a.m on Sunday 5th October.
Oriel College, Oxford
Further, you are invited to submit motions for the Annual General Meeting which sits in the body of our Annual Conference which runs from Friday 3rd until teatime on Sunday 5th October.
Attendance at the AGM and the submission of motions is one way in which the membership can concretely influence the future development and direction of Natd.
The deadline for the receipt of motions is 12 September 2008
Proposals and resolutions will be circulated on 19th September with the agenda.
Nominations for the Executive Committee will be accepted up until the Commencement of the AGM.
Motions should be sent by email to
An acknowledgement will be sent on receipt.
the National Association for the Teaching of Drama (Natd).
9a.m – 10:50a.m on Sunday 5th October.
Oriel College, Oxford
Further, you are invited to submit motions for the Annual General Meeting which sits in the body of our Annual Conference which runs from Friday 3rd until teatime on Sunday 5th October.
Attendance at the AGM and the submission of motions is one way in which the membership can concretely influence the future development and direction of Natd.
The deadline for the receipt of motions is 12 September 2008
Proposals and resolutions will be circulated on 19th September with the agenda.
Nominations for the Executive Committee will be accepted up until the Commencement of the AGM.
Motions should be sent by email to
An acknowledgement will be sent on receipt.
Book your place now!
Picture the scene. It’s the end of September and the summer break is a distant memory. The evenings are drawing in and the longest term of the year stretches before you.
But just when your energy is waning, along comes the natd Annual Conference to revive your spirits. Providing you with great CPD, new ideas to set you thinking, new ideas to invigorate your schemes of work, you’ll return to school on Monday with a spring in your step.
You’ll be itching to tell your colleagues about the keynote Kieran Egan gave – so wise and so funny that there will be things you’ll never forget. You’ll want to share with them the things about brains and minds you never knew before you heard Jonathan Sharples speak. You’ll be sending memos to SMT about the ways in which your school might do things differently when you’ve heard Luke Abbott talk about what’s going on in other schools - with official encouragement from QCA! Images from the Theatr Powys performance are still vivid in your mind’s eye. And you’ve got a bagful of great books – that one you’ve been after for years and that great new one - to stimulate your planning for the rest of the year.
Maybe you’ve worked for several hours in a small group with Mark Wheeller – now when you use his scripts with your classes, you’ll be much better equipped. Maybe you’ve worked with Brian Woolland discovering the many inventive ways he uses to help children develop as playwrights. Has Duncan Bathgate transformed your idea of what’s possible as he demonstrates how a whole curriculum can be embedded in a mantle of the expert drama? Or have you had that blinding flash of insight as you worked with Kate Katafiasz, Wasim Kurdi, Chris Ball, Maggie Hulson or Ondrie Mann - all of them original, creative educators committed to the power of using drama. Perhaps you’ve had the chance to work closely with the great Dorothy Heathcote – a truly memorable experience and one that will stay with you throughout your professional life.
And all this happens in a beautiful setting, with stimulating company and a very special Saturday night when natd puts its own spin on Strictly Come Dancing, led by a former Pan-Pacific champion – our very own Mr Ian Yeoman - in a gilded ballroom! So, yes, you’ll be working hard but we guarantee that you’ll enjoy yourself too. After all – it’s your weekend.
So – what are you waiting for? Book your place today. You’ll be glad you did.
But just when your energy is waning, along comes the natd Annual Conference to revive your spirits. Providing you with great CPD, new ideas to set you thinking, new ideas to invigorate your schemes of work, you’ll return to school on Monday with a spring in your step.
You’ll be itching to tell your colleagues about the keynote Kieran Egan gave – so wise and so funny that there will be things you’ll never forget. You’ll want to share with them the things about brains and minds you never knew before you heard Jonathan Sharples speak. You’ll be sending memos to SMT about the ways in which your school might do things differently when you’ve heard Luke Abbott talk about what’s going on in other schools - with official encouragement from QCA! Images from the Theatr Powys performance are still vivid in your mind’s eye. And you’ve got a bagful of great books – that one you’ve been after for years and that great new one - to stimulate your planning for the rest of the year.
Maybe you’ve worked for several hours in a small group with Mark Wheeller – now when you use his scripts with your classes, you’ll be much better equipped. Maybe you’ve worked with Brian Woolland discovering the many inventive ways he uses to help children develop as playwrights. Has Duncan Bathgate transformed your idea of what’s possible as he demonstrates how a whole curriculum can be embedded in a mantle of the expert drama? Or have you had that blinding flash of insight as you worked with Kate Katafiasz, Wasim Kurdi, Chris Ball, Maggie Hulson or Ondrie Mann - all of them original, creative educators committed to the power of using drama. Perhaps you’ve had the chance to work closely with the great Dorothy Heathcote – a truly memorable experience and one that will stay with you throughout your professional life.
And all this happens in a beautiful setting, with stimulating company and a very special Saturday night when natd puts its own spin on Strictly Come Dancing, led by a former Pan-Pacific champion – our very own Mr Ian Yeoman - in a gilded ballroom! So, yes, you’ll be working hard but we guarantee that you’ll enjoy yourself too. After all – it’s your weekend.
So – what are you waiting for? Book your place today. You’ll be glad you did.
The conference of the National Association for the Teaching of Drama will take place at Oriel College Oxford from 3 - 5th October. Join us in this beautiful city for a weekend that will open your mind to the very latest on creative educational approaches.
This Year's Contributors
Already confirmed to participate in the conference are:
Dorothy Heathcote
Mark Wheeller
Duncan Bathgate
Maggie Hulson
Kate Katafiasz
Chris Ball
Brian Woolland
Wasim Kurdi
Jonathan Sharples
Keynote Speakers:
Luke Abbott
Kieran Egan
Theatr Powys
Dorothy Heathcote
Mark Wheeller
Duncan Bathgate
Maggie Hulson
Kate Katafiasz
Chris Ball
Brian Woolland
Wasim Kurdi
Jonathan Sharples
Keynote Speakers:
Luke Abbott
Kieran Egan
Theatr Powys
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