As Year 7 parents know, the English Department has asked students to create their own 3-D ‘portable paradise’ in connection with one of our Identity Poems by Roger Robinson: Poetry By Heart | A Portable Paradise. Students were asked to think about what makes a ‘paradise’ for them, then create a drawing, painting, model, diorama, or another way to make their paradise tangible. The best entries will be displayed on Open Evening in October 2025.
DWS Audio is delighted to announce that our recent audio drama serial ‘Enquiry Agents’ was included in the World Showcase at this year’s UK International Audio Drama Festival. Held in Canterbury last week our drama is now available to listen to online over the next month at Radio Drama Festival Listeners are encouraged to vote for their favourite play in the Audience Award category. We’ll certainly be voting for ourselves! In addition, Part 4 of ‘Enquiry Agents’ was broadcast on BBC…
A resounding round of applause for our talented KS3 Art Club! They’ve masterfully brought to life their own crow sculptures, each a testament to their dedication and the captivating inspiration of Joe Lawrence’s Black Corvids. This was not an easy task and all students demonstrated fantastic resilience, problem solving, creativity and skill. Well done! The crows are now on display in our entrance foyer near to Reception.
During the February half-term break, the Drama Department ran the biannual Drama Tour to Paris. Thank you to all the staff involved for making this trip possible and for all giving up their time to take 50 students on this excursion packed trip. After a very early 3.30am start, they arrived at their hotel around 4.00pm. They then returned to the coach to see the views of Paris from the Montparnasse Tower. On Day 2, they started with a two-hour…
Students at Darrick Wood School delivered an exceptional performance of Brain Play last night, demonstrating remarkable focus, energy, and stage presence. With over 45 minutes on stage and little to no opportunity to step off, the entire cast rose to the challenge with professionalism and confidence. Their efforts were met with high praise from the National Connections Director, who commended their performance and provided valuable insights on how to elevate key moments even further. The journey does not end here…
Last week students in Year 9 were treated to a performance from Wizard Theatre Company who performed the text ‘I love you mum, I promise I won’t die.’ This is a play written for the Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation about a boy from Croydon who took MDMA on a night out with friends and sadly passed away. The play explores how it happened and the reactions of the people who cared about him. It was very hard hitting and impactful….
On Friday, 31st January 2025, DWS Dance Company attended the London Youth Games Dance Competition at Langley Park Centre for Performing Arts. There were schools from across the borough competing in either the KS3 or KS4/mixed competition. Darrick Wood performed a piece called ‘The Fallen.’ The dance explores a group of young soldiers as they journey through the physical challenge and depths of the trenches. Using group and contact work the dancers demonstrate strength, trust & resilience. Together, they strive…
This week, our Year 12 students were given the opportunity to attend a road safety awareness talk led by a Bromley Road Safety Officer. The session, focusing on the challenges and responsibilities young drivers face on the road, was a powerful reminder of the importance of safety and awareness behind the wheel. The talk covered key areas such as safe driving practices, the risks associated with distractions, and the importance of considering others’ safety. This event was an important step…
What an action-packed start to the academic year it has been for our students at Darrick Wood School! Since September, students have taken part in a wide range of exciting trips and visits, broadening their horizons and bringing their classroom learning to life. Here’s a sample of what some students have already experienced this term: A Shakespearean Adventure at the Globe Theatre Year 13 English Literature students enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the iconic Globe Theatre to see a captivating…
This week we were treated to four performances of this year’s School Production – ‘The Little Mermaid.’ On Tuesday, we had Years 5 and 6 from Darrick Wood Junior School come and watch a matinee performance. They were all very excited before, and even more excited afterwards! They had an amazing time and were very complementary of our cast. The evening performances were Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and were spectacular, each night outdoing the previous. Congratulations to all the cast…