Transitions

Transitions is a structured drama programme designed to support 6th class pupils as they prepare for the move to secondary school. Through carefully facilitated drama activities, pupils explore identity, change, resilience and belonging in a safe and collaborative environment. The programme integrates Drama with SPHE, Oral Language and Literacy, supporting both emotional readiness and expressive confidence.

• Develop a stronger sense of self and increased self-confidence
• Strengthen communication and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Explore identity, empathy and perspective through role-play
• Reflect on change, challenge and new beginnings
• Build resilience and positive coping strategies
• Present ideas and personal insights with clarity and confidence

Drama to explore feelings, knowledge and ideas

• Exploring personal experience and change through improvisation
• Interpreting and representing roles and relationships
• Developing a belief in the role to examine real-life situations

Reflecting on Drama

• Discussing and evaluating dramatic action and character
• Sharing insights gained through participation

The workshop supports the aims of Drama in fostering imagination, empathy, communication and personal and social development.

• Exploring and Making – investigating themes of identity, belonging and transition through embodied drama
• Performing and Presenting – shaping and sharing dramatic moments that express personal perspective
• Responding and Reflecting – reflecting on learning, emotional growth and collaborative experience

Supports the development of agency, expressive voice and creative confidence.

Cross-Curricular Links

• SPHE – self-identity, belonging, resilience, coping with change
• Oral Language – expressing feelings and opinions clearly; active listening
• Literacy – reflective writing, personal narrative, diary entries
• Visual Arts (optional extension) – identity-based creative responses