The arts at Roseway
Drama, eurythmy, music and art in every class
At Roseway the arts are part of the curriculum for every child, not an optional extra. Children act in class plays from Class 1 to Class 12, learn eurythmy from Kindergarten, study music from Class 1, and paint, draw and model throughout their school years.
Dramatic arts, eurythmy and music form parts of vital development. They build confidence, concentration and the ability to work with others, and they bring life to every other subject.
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every class on stage
The arts at a glance
- Drama
- Class plays from Class 1 to Class 12
- Eurythmy
- From Kindergarten to Class 12
- Music
- Taught from Class 1 to Class 12
- Art
- Painting, drawing and modelling in every class
- Arts Festival
- Every year in March
Igniting the spark of genius in every child
Dramatic arts
Drama and speech play an important role at Roseway. Children are exposed to speech and verse early in their school life, and they take part in class productions from Class 1, when they do the Nativity play. This immersion in the arts continues all the way through school until Class 12.
The Class 12 plays have been diverse in subject matter. Pupils have performed plays such as "The Crucible", "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" and "The Importance of Being Earnest", as well as many others. All students are given the chance to take part and experience the power of drama and stage performance.
Drama is not about the performance but about the complete process. Our Class 12 play gives every individual in the class the chance to take part as fully as possible.
The importance of movement
Eurythmy
Eurythmy is an essential subject, and unique to Waldorf schools. It is the art of movement that makes visible the tone and feeling of music and speech. It is taught from Kindergarten to Class 12, and culminates in a Class 12 eurythmy performance that shows both individual and group work.
Eurythmy lessons follow the themes of the curriculum, exploring rhyme, metre, story and geometric forms. Moving artistically as a group builds:
- Concentration and self-discipline
- A sense of beauty
- Sensitivity to others
- Individual mastery of movement
Change people, change the world
Music
Music forms a vital part of the development of young people in a Waldorf school. Music is formally taught from Class 1 through to Class 12. Children learn to read music and play instruments, and they learn the joy and power of performing in a group.
Music has a positive effect on mood and wellbeing. It is also a powerful study tool, because it builds mental connections that cannot be made in any other way.
The Roseway School Choir performs at school festivals and at events such as Music Under the Stars, and the High School Band plays at our annual Arts Festival.
Art in every subject
Art and the Arts Festival
Painting, drawing and modelling are woven into how every subject is taught. Children illustrate their own main lesson books, and their teachers draw large chalkboard pictures for each new theme.
Since 2024 Roseway has held an annual Arts Festival every March. The campus becomes a place for art, live music and creative workshops, with performances by our choir and High School Band alongside visiting schools and musicians.
At the Arts Festival
- An art exhibition and competition for artists aged 16 and older
- Live music and performances throughout the day
- Creative sessions and craft workshops
- Handmade crafts and local food
Questions about the arts
If yours is not here, get in touch or call the school office on 031 768 1309.
Eurythmy is the art of movement that makes visible the tone and feeling of music and speech. It is unique to Waldorf schools and is taught at Roseway from Kindergarten to Class 12.
Yes. Children take part in class productions from Class 1, starting with the Nativity play, and every member of the class takes part in the Class 12 play.
Yes. Music is taught from Class 1 to Class 12. Children learn to read music and play instruments, and they perform together in groups.
Yes. The Roseway School Choir includes students from different classes and performs at school events and festivals, at our Arts Festival and at events such as Music Under the Stars.
The Arts Festival is held every year in March on our campus in Alverstone. It includes an art exhibition and competition for artists aged 16 and older, live performances, creative workshops, crafts and food. See our events page for the next date.
Yes. Visual Arts, Music and Dramatic Arts are among the 16 matric subjects offered at Roseway. See High School for the full list.
The arts are woven into the way every subject is taught, because they help children think creatively, support their emotional development, and deepen their understanding of subjects such as maths and science. All children, whatever their abilities, are taught academic, artistic and practical subjects.
Eurythmy develops concentration, self-discipline and a sense of beauty. Moving artistically with a group builds sensitivity to others as well as individual mastery, and starting the day with movement helps to calm and focus the mind for learning.
Drama at Roseway is about the whole process, not only the performance. Learning lines, working together and stepping onto the stage, year after year in a class that knows them well, builds confidence gently. Every child is given the chance to take part as fully as they can.
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