Term 3: May - July 2008
“We did not bend dance to fit the curriculum but I believe we animated both the teachers and students to use what they had learnt in dance and applied it to their other studies.” Siobhan Davies
“During workshops pupils were taught how to actively observe through questioning presumptions and viewing the familiar from new perspectives” Nic Sandiland, external evaluator and freelance artist
“When we first started I didn’t come along because I thought I was going to make lots of mistakes but in the second week I was much more confident because I know it’s not about right and wrong.” Year 5 pupil from 5B
“Don’t be afraid of sharing your ideas. If you’re idea is different to everyone else’s that’s OK.” Year 5 pupil from 5B
“I thought dance was only what you see on TV, like disco dancing and hip hop, but Primary Bank has shown me that dance can be emotional.” Year 5 pupil from 5B
“Now that I’ve learnt more about dance through Primary Bank I want to get my family more into it.” Year 5 pupil from 5G
“You can do it if you put your mind to it. I think we can be successful in anything we want to do, especially dance.” Kizzie, Year 5 pupil
“The most important thing is how the project has encouraged you all to become open minded.” Steve Brickell year 5 teacher
“We worked with the pupils in the same way as I engage with my own company. We listened to, respected and focused their comments and actions. In turn they gave us fresh ideas and perspectives into our thinking.” Siobhan Davies
Term 2: January - April 2008
“The children have enjoyed the project tremendously. Without realising it, they are picking up new skills and imaginative approaches which they are employing to tasks in dance/movement as well as other disciplines. All the pupils have gained greater self-confidence, and are more reflective of their own personal development and growth.” Adam Graham & Steve Brickell, Year 5 teachers – Charlotte Sharman School
“I would like to improve being imaginative and thinking outside the box.” Isaac, Year 5 pupil from class 5B
“I really liked the past term because it improved our concentration and listening skills.” Addi, Year 5 pupil from class 5B
“I am really in the blue today because it is our last lesson of the term. But I’m OK about it. I loved all the 10 sessions we have done. I think it will help me in the future I think that Kath & Rachel really help us to express ourselves in a way of movement and the good thing is that we well I certainly feel more confident in myself than our first session at the studio. I’m really looking forward to next term and plus today we learnt a new word today called…… DYNAMICS! We picked up things so easily in these sessions and well that is all I’ve got to say.” Brodie, Year 5 pupil from class 5B
Southwark Schools Teacher’s Day
“I think that dance/movement is a wonderful medium to engage all children. I hope that the children in my school will benefit from this excellent project.” Audrey Thompson English Martyrs R C Primary School
“Very interesting and a great source for children to learn loads of different skills that would and can link with other subjects.” Tania Ferendinos, Joseph Lancaster Primary
“Very relevant to the rest of the curriculum because of so many opportunities and ease with which to make cross curricular links.” Egan Constance, John Ruskin School
Families Day
“Interesting opportunity for me to enthuse my child with material she wouldn’t otherwise come across. Very stimulating and accessible for non-specialists.’” Liz Newbery
“Excellent facilitators. It was very enjoyable and worthwhile.” Yvonne Levy
Term 1: September - December 2007
“We strongly believe that movement is in every living thing.” Year 5 pupil from class 5G
“I learnt that dancing isn’t something that pops out of anywhere, it’s a talent that we all have but it’s just hidden inside us.” Year 5 pupil from class 5B
“It was fun at the Siobhan Davies Dance studio and I want to go there again because movement is interesting as everything moves and movement is a key factor for life.” Year 5 pupil from class 5G
“I learnt that a movement can be anything, it can be made by a shape, a shadow, buildings and cars. I will love to go to Siobhan Davies Studio’s again.” Year 5 pupil from class 5G
“When my group did the rotation at first it was quite hard to get back, but in the end we did it! It’s mainly about working in a team and that’s how you get work done!” Year 5 pupil from class 5B
“I thought going to the dance studio would be boring but it was fun! I would miss my playtime everyday to do dance.” Year 5 pupil from class 5B
“I really enjoyed the session, it really taught me that anything could be a move, me sneezing, me writing even me scratching, anything!” Year 5 pupil from class 5B
