14 September 2021
Dear Parent/Carer,
LAMDA Lessons
I am delighted to inform you that Grace College will again be able to offer Speech and Drama lessons to students in years 7-13. Miss Talman, an experienced theatre director who has worked extensively in professional theatre, will be in College to teach these lessons. 2020-21 was an excellent year in respect to LAMDA at Grace College.
Students will again study for the prestigious LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) examinations which take place in College at the end of the spring term in the Drama Studio. These qualifications are highly respected and the Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals are also worth university application points. The examinations are designed to equip candidates, whatever their age, with a range of skills which will serve them throughout life by improving the way they present themselves through the spoken word and by fostering their self-confidence. There is a fee to pay for each of the LAMDA exams, the amount depending on the grade (information attached). Students will be able to take examinations in a range of skills such as the speaking of verse and prose, public speaking, or acting.
Lessons are taught in small groups and last for thirty minutes. The timetable is rotated as much as possible so that students do not miss the same lesson each week. Examinations will take place during April for students in years 11 and 13, May for years 10 and 12, and June for years 7, 8 and 9. Students should be aware that they will need to spend some time at home learning and practising their pieces in preparation for the examination. This year we would like to help reduce the cost of the final examination in the spring term by adjusting the term payment as follows:
LAMDA tuition costs are £50 per term; in addition, we ask for an additional £10 per term towards each student’s exam fee. Therefore, the total cost for each term is £60. The balance for the exam will be required in the spring term. Please note that years 11 and 13 finish LAMDA after their examination in the spring term, therefore only two terms of tuition is offered.
There is likely to be a high demand for these lessons and therefore spaces will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
If you would like your son/daughter to take LAMDA lessons, please click on this link to complete the form. Once your child’s place has been confirmed the item will be added to your ParentPay account; payment will be required by making three instalments no later than the 4 October 2021, 10 January 2022 and 2 May 2022. Please could you complete the form no later than Friday 17 September.
If you require any further clarification, then please do not hesitate to contact me via main reception or by emailing AMair@gracecollege.org.uk.
Yours faithfully,
Mr A Mair
Assistant Vice Principal (Personal Development)