Stepping into the spotlight
Coventry’s Pattison College is a non-selective, all-through school with a performing arts programme which inspires pupils of all ages
Founded in 1949, Pattison is a very special school because of its highly-acclaimed performing arts pedigree, combined with a strong academic focus. Pupils can take advantage of con dence-building performance opportunities in dance, drama and music, as well as a rst-class education. is is all within a family environment that has all the bene ts of an uninterrupted all-through education and a strong focus on pastoral care.
All children, from the age of four up to year nine, have a speech and drama lesson as part of their timetable. is lesson enables pupils to mature into con dent, articulate members of society. From a young age, pupils are also encouraged to express themselves through dance and to develop the physical control and discipline required to dance, through weekly lessons. In music, specialist sta teach all pupils from the Early Years up, and pupils are encouraged to join the junior and senior choirs, which take part in performances throughout the year, as well as competing successfully in local festivals.
At all levels, the performing arts are taught by specialist teachers, and most pupils coming to Pattison take advantage of the vast range of dance activities. Individual timetables are designed for pupils, based on their interest, experience and ability. A sports club also takes place three times a week at lunchtimes for those who aren’t dance enthusiasts.
Being a small school, Pattison celebrates and values each child’s individuality, and sta take the time to get to know every pupil, supporting them, helping them and encouraging them to learn at their own pace. is pastoral care continues right through their time at Pattison.
e children are supported, challenged or extended, depending on their individual needs, so that they’re always working to their full potential. All children are given the opportunity to develop their learning and interests as individuals and within small groups.
Pattison is proud of its pupils’ fantastic achievements. Some children leave the school at age 16 and the majority of these children continue on to further education and university. Other children chose to stay on at Pattison until age 18 to participate in the schools excellent musical theatre course, which prepares students for careers both as performers and teachers. Students who leave Pattison at the end of the musical theatre course are extremely well prepared for this, with quali cations and skills in dance, drama and singing.
Every Pattison student has the opportunity to shine and ful l their full potential, in preparation for a bright future.
For more information, see pattisons.co.uk and for school visits email o ce@pattisons.co.uk or call on 024 7645 5031.
AT ALL LEVELS, THE PERFORMING ARTS are taught by specialist teachers, and most pupils COMING TO PATTISON TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE VAST RANGE OF DANCE ACTIVITIES