Exams delight at leading Carmarthen theatre arts school

Pupils at Carmarthen’s leading theatre arts school have been celebrating their exam successes.
The end-of-term exams at Stagecoach Carmarthen saw an amazing 98 per cent pass rate.
All the students aged six and above sat exams, with each child being marked individually on dance, singing and drama.
“It’s a magnificent achievement by the Stagecoach pupils and parents and teachers are all very proud of their success,” said Stagecoach Carmarthen principal Liane Davies.
“It’s been a busy year for Stagecoach pupils as we had a magnificent success with four performances of the musical Annie at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen in the summer.
“The performances saw three different ‘Annies’ take the stage – and one dog! More than 1500 people saw the performances.
“Then, we also had summer workshops featuring Beauty and the Beast and The Gruffalo. So, all in all, the children had great fun while learning plenty of new skills.”
The exams were all held under the supervision of the Performance Arts Awards, PAA. The exam body runs musical theatre exams for both individuals and groups.
PAA offer the only fully-integrated musical theatre exams that individually grade each student, within a group examination.
They offer Grades 1 – 8 (Levels 1 – 3) for all ages. The qualifications are fully accredited by Ofqual and are part of the new QCF.

PAA Musical Theatre grade exams are unique in their ability to develop fully rounded performance skills in acting, singing and dance, which in turn develop student confidence and communication; skills that are essential for the rest of their lives.
Meanwhile, Stagecoach Carmarthen has been recognised by The Council for Education and Training, CDET, for the third year running.
The Recognised School award allows parents to distinguish a dance or performing arts school which publicly declares that it follows sound professional practice.
As a CDET Recognised School, Stagecoach Carmarthen has –
1. Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure for all staff
2. A Health and Safety Policy
3. A Code of Professional Conduct
4. Teachers holding teaching qualifications or sufficient experience to deliver safe and effective teaching practice
5. Adequate insurance, plus four other standards of sound professional practice.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has its base at the Model Church in Wales School.
The school opened in May 2009 and became an instant success. The school now attracts students from the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
In recent years, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has staged the musicals Billy Elliot, Oliver and Annie.
Liane added: “Our aim is always to nurture and develop four to 18-year-olds to fulfil their potential through dance, drama and singing.
“It’s not all about treading the boards on stage. Early stages classes focus on allowing the children to express themselves, while at the same time building up confidence, poise and self-esteem. Above all, we make sure the experience is fun! The children love it.”
If you want to find out more about Stagecoach Carmarthen, contact Principal Liane Davies, phone: 0845 604 1422. Email - carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk.
Website - http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/carmarthen
Weblink –
http://www.performanceartsawards.com/

Pictures of the Stagecoach Carmarthen summer workshops for Beauty and the Beast and The Gruffalo.