At Montgomery, we work with the Hippodrome Education Network to bring the curriculum to life. The schools network works to bring creativity into the curriculum, connect learning outcomes to exciting opportunities at the Hippodrome, and provide young people with the chance to experience and connect with theatre. Through our work with the Hippodrome Education Network, Montgomery endeavours to:
- Bring the curriculum to life.
- develop a school culture which fosters and promotes creativity and supports teachers through professional development opportunities.
- Provide young people with opportunities to see shows and work with professional artists/creatives both in school and at Birmingham Hippodrome.
- Work on projects connected to the programme at Birmingham Hippodrome and other schools across the city – where young people can be involved in launch days with cast members and perform on our stages and at our festivals.
- Develop opportunities to connect creatively to key festivals and cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year and Diwali, as well as key moments in the school calendar such as World Book Day.
- Give young people an insight into careers on and offstage, developing leadership skills, and supporting young people to see theatre as a viable option for them.
- Support young people to be ambassadors for the arts in their schools.
- Provide schools and teachers with opportunities to connect with other schools and educators across the city/ region.
- Provide bursary places for young people to attend our programmes outside of school.
According to the Hippodrome website, ‘The impact for schools is far-reaching – 93% of teachers involved say that the cultural education we provide helps their students perform better in other academic subjects.’
