Don Rae Academy Our facilitator Don has an an all round approach to drama and dancing. He has a magical way of making our young people feel comfortable and encourages them all to ‘give it a go’. He is always happy to use their ideas, for example, the script for our Christmas show 2021 was written by our young people.  To find out more about Don, visit his website at www.donraeacademy.com/about-us 

Singing with Newtion The aim of workshop: to inspire vocal performance, technique & confidence in repertoire & team work, as well as ensemble singing, audition techniques and song writing. Contents of workshop: Introductions – which will be sung – this will become their language. Vocal warm-up Young people to pick songs they would like to sing Verse & chorus of song Feedback provided Song provided to work on as an ensemble. By the end of the programme our young people will have worked towards a performance which will be a combination of solo/group/duo’s and ensemble numbers, including original pieces written by our young people.

  NO CONCESSIONS - you need to book this session separately if you use a discount code  Project talks ,Portfolio work, Login First News, Pop-ups, Socialise This time will be used to give our young people time to do all the above. We will also work with them all individually to get to know them better and what find out what they are interested in. Group talks will be used to encourage our young people to talk about themselves.  If they are working on a portfolio, they can use this time to continue with it. Any creative ideas can also be explored and implemented. We will also be taking information from First News, debating topics and encourage our young people to offer their opinions and login if they have purchased one. Talks we be active in this time form people in our community offering workshops. Pop-up workshops will be active within this time slot. Occasionally we go out - this will be run past you first.

NO CONCESSIONS - you need to book this session separately if you use a discount code  Ages: 11+ This session is self-led and is overseen by a Spiritus member of staff. YOU MUST BOOK A GYM INDUCTION BEFORE ATTENDING. The session will include: the use of cardio machines the use of fixed resistance machines bodyweight and functional exercises It will not include the use of free weights section and power plates. Please contact us before booking this session if you have not had an induction. LOCKERS AVAILABLE - they take a trolly coin or you can purchase one from reception for £1

NO CONCESSIONS - you need to book this session separately if you use a discount code  Have fun and socialise. If you do not know how to hit the ball come and learn. All abilities welcome. 9 years plus. LOCKERS AVAILABLE - they take a trolly coin or you can purchase one from reception for £1

NO CONCESSIONS - you need to book this session separately if you use a discount code  9 years plus Sorts Play Motion coaches deliver this session. Its purpose is to have fun, learn the sport and make friends whilst being active. As more young people join in these sessions, we will be encouraging teams to compete against schools. If we get enough interest we can create a group for 8 years and under Find out all about SPM: www.sportsplaymotion.com LOCKERS AVAILABLE - they take a trolly coin or you can purchase one from reception for £1  

We teach using the classical learning method The classical learning method teaches students how to learn and how to think. What makes classical education so effective? It is largely because of its approach to how and when students are taught. Regardless of their learning style, young people learn in three phases or stages (grammar, logic or dialectic, and rhetoric), known as the trivium. Our young people will be told when they are ready to move on to advanced English.