Mainstream 6th form (2018/2019)
To understand my initial A-level choices, you have to go back to what I chose in GCSEs. I could not go on to take a Drama, Music, or Language A-level in mainstream college, since they require GCSE foundational knowledge. However, this did not stop me from pursuing Music and Acting, and obtaining a Qualification in BSL while studying A levels in Mainstream. I initially studied Environmental Science, Biology, and Art for my A levels before restarting 6th form at Mary Hare which gave me more opportunities.
Additional Achievements:
Cast as Snug/Queen Titania’s Fairy in a College Production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Passed my level 1 BSL after College Hours
Mary Hare School for the Deaf (2020-2022)
It was a huge positive change to move to Mary Hare’s 6th form in 2020, as it allowed me to repeat my first year of 6th form education, which had been largely disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions. I was encouraged to pursue more subjects I was passionate about, and I was fortunate enough to do an additional year to expand on Acting and Art.
Additional Achievements:
Head Girl/Prefect & School Council Member
Alumni Archivist
Subject Mentor
Semifinalist, came second in ARTiculate 2022, was a mentor to Georgie who won first place in 2023.
Coles Diner Employee
Was part of the Mary Hare Band (2021-2023) as a guitarist and vocalist
Passed My level 2 BSL after campaigning for students at Mary Hare to have access to BSL Qualifications
Grades Received & Additional context of what was studied:
LAMDA Drama Grade 6 – Distinction
In 25 minutes - perform two own choice scenes, afterwards, it is assessed how well you answer questions from the panel related to the performances.
Antigone
Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan
LAMDA Poetry and Prose Grade 8 – Merit
35 minutes, one choice piece of verse and one choice piece of prose (one piece had to be Shakespeare), as well as sight-reading an unknown text on the day, had to answer questions from a panel about the pieces afterwards.
Sonnet 116, By Shakespeare
Morning after Opening night, By Kay Tempest, from: Hold Your Own
Unknown text
AS Drama (WJEC Eduqas) – B (1 mark off an A)
Component 1: creation, development and performance of one reinterpretation of an extract, using the working methods and techniques of a theatre practitioner/ theatre company.
Component 2: Text in Action. Creation, development and performance of one devised piece using the working methods and techniques of a second different theatre practitioner/theatre company.
Component 3: Performance Learners explore two complete performance texts from different historical periods.
Re-interpretation of the Theban Plays - with focus on Antigone
Independently devised piece - with Bouffon Clowning & Complicite work
Further study into stage design, lighting and acting - Using Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams
AS Fine Art – A Exploring the theme of Identity
Using Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Pastel, Oil Pastels
AS Critical and Contextual – A Exploring how to Curate Art
developing marketing skills and curating skills, as well as researching and presenting Art history
A Level Fine Art – A* Exploring the theme of Culture & Impacts on Identity
Using Clay, Textiles, Installation/Immersive art, Wirework
A Level English Literature – C Dystopian Literature & Victorian Poetry & Contemporary Relationships
The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood
1984, George Orwell
Brave New Worlds Anthology, Edited by John Joseph Adams
Selected Poems Anthology, Christina Rossetti
A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Tennessee Williams
A Level Biology – D - (this result reflects the disruption in teaching during the COVID pandemic)