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Throughout the school girls are encouraged to enjoy and appreciate the arts and to participate in this important aspect
of school life In the evenings and at weekends there are opportunities for Junior and Senior girls to attend concerts, theatrical productions and art galleries in Birmingham, Stratford and London Younger pupils enjoy local theatre and dance performances |
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The school has a strong musical tradition, great emphasis being placed upon it from the Preparatory Department onwards
All girls have the opportunity to learn one or more instruments There are Junior and Senior orchestras and choirs and a number of small groups and ensembles We have an annual programme of concerts and musical productions and often provide choral and instrumental contributions for local events |
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Drama
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Drama has always been a strength at Saint Martin’s
Through regular dramatic productions, in all age groups, girls develop skills and confidence both on stage and behind the scenes Tuition is given for speech and drama examinations and senior girls are encouraged to take part in debating and public speaking competitions There are also many opportunities for drama to be used in less formal ways in the curriculum |
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Sport
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Sport plays a significant role in everyday life at Saint Martin’s from the earliest age onwards
We aim to cater for every level of interest and ability The main sports are netball, hockey, tennis, swimming, rounders and athletics Junior and Senior teams participate in a range of competitive sports and Saint Martin’s girls regularly achieve area, regional and national honours in a variety of sporting leagues Lessons in gymnastics are taught up to the age of 14 Golf, fencing, ice-skating, aerobics, squash, self-defence and badminton are available for older girls Sixth Form students can also enjoy abseiling, aerobics, climbing, canoeing, pilates, dry-slope skiing and weight training |
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Lessons in dance are taught up to the age of 14
There is also a wide variety of extra-curricular dance opportunities for girls of all ages |
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All girls are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities
We have many clubs and activities and cater for a wide range of interests Most are run with the help and encouragement of staff and in the Senior School some are managed by Sixth Form students There are educational visits in the UK and abroad – these include skiing holidays, educational exchange trips to France and our partner school in Hofheim, Germany and field trips to Iceland Older girls are required to participate in field trips and community service The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and Young Enterprise are very well-supported |
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