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佛山霍利斯隆重宣布本学年的校园剧目将呈现经典音乐剧《安妮》！本年度音乐剧将在我们新任戏剧老师 Mrs Kingsley-Mills、预备部音乐学科主任 Mr Smale 以及英语部门的通力合作下华丽上演。
安妮
《安妮》的故事背景设定在20世纪30年代经济大萧条时期的纽约市，讲述了一个积极乐观、永不放弃希望的小孤儿追寻家人的感人旅程。她的乐观与坚韧不仅深深影响了身边的每一个人，也感染了无数观众的心灵。
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希望通过这部校园音乐剧，学生们将在学习和排练的过程中，深入感受韧性、希望与善良等重要元素——这些理念与我校 8C 价值观中的“同理心”和校训“希望垂青勇者”完美契合。“我相信，这个故事能触动我们每个人的内心，” Mrs Kingsley-Mills 说道，“即便生活中遇到事与愿违时，我们也必须坚持前行。”
上周举行的角色试镜展示了预备部和中学部学生们的非凡才华与满腔热情。“整整三个小时的角色试镜让我激动不已，” Mrs Kingsley-Mills高兴地说，“学生们的投入和潜力令我们印象深刻，我已经迫不及待想看到这个作品在舞台上精彩上演。”
了解 Mrs Kingsley-Mills
我们非常荣幸地欢迎 Mrs Kingsley-Mills 在这个学年加入佛山霍利斯，担任戏剧教师。
Mrs Kingsley-Mills
她是一位精通多国语言、充满热情的老师，拥有四年戏剧教学经验，曾在英国执教并担任培生爱德思的GCSE戏剧考试考官。Mrs Kingsley-Mills致力于培养学生的创造力与自信心，帮助他们无论在舞台上还是生活中，都能尽情施展自己潜能。
这篇文章，我们邀请 Mrs Kingsley-Mills 进一步分享她的背景经历、教育理念，以及对戏剧部门的未来计划。
Mrs Kingsley-Mills，请问您是什么时候爱上戏剧的呢？以及为什么选择来佛山霍利斯担任戏剧老师？
我的戏剧热情从童年就开始萌芽。我喜欢给父母表演节目，模仿主持人，还会和表亲们一起编排戏剧作品。戏剧是我表达自我、与他人建立联系的一种方式。对我而言，成为一名戏剧老师是顺理成章的发展，而我也很幸运地遇到了一些启发我的老师，他们鼓励我追随自己的梦想。
佛山霍利斯的办学理念、优秀的设施，以及我在面试过程中感受到的温暖氛围深深吸引了我。我相信这是一所让我能够实现教育愿景的地方，同时也让我有机会帮助学生们发现戏剧带来的快乐与自信。
您认为参与戏剧活动除了舞台表演本身，
还能为学生的个人成长或未来发展带来
哪些益处？
我拥有心理学硕士学位，从科学的角度来看，戏剧对学生的成长有着不可估量的积极作用。例如，戏剧能够提升口语表达和社交能力，帮助学生掌握情绪调节技巧，促进复杂的道德思考能力，培养批判性倾听的习惯，增强跨文化敏感性，减少不良行为，并在此过程中激发同理心和解决问题的能力。像剑桥大学和牛津大学这样的顶尖学府，尤其欢迎具备戏剧背景的学生参与他们的课外戏剧社团，这会为他们的学术与社交生活增添丰富的维度。我的一些学生曾经选择数学、商业和科学与戏剧结合作为他们的A Level课程，不仅提升了批判性思维，还显著增强了他们的社交能力。戏剧的优势实在太多了—我可以说好几个小时！
您的教学风格是什么样的？
我推崇一种全面、以学生为中心的教学方式，并深受Kagan教学法的影响。我努力营造一个令学生感到舒服的戏剧学习环境，聆听和尊重每位学生的声音，同时敢于犯错并从中成长。Paul Dix 的《When the Adults Change, Everything Changes》和 Tom Sherrington 的《Rosenshine’s Principles in Action》，这些教育学书籍对我影响深远。
在教授国际学生戏剧学科时，您觉得最有成就感的是什么？以及您如何让所有学生都能享受戏剧学习呢？
我觉得最大的成就感来源之一是文化上的交流。例如，在讨论手势时，我们发现不同文化对同一种手势有着截然不同的理解。这种分享和学习对学生和我来说都是极具启发性的。戏剧是一种跨越语言的艺术，只要勇敢尝试，就能找到乐趣。作为一名曾在英国求学的外籍学生，我对跨文化学习的挑战感同身受，也因此能够更好地帮助我的学生们。
为了让每位学生都参与和享受课堂，我会挖掘他们的兴趣点，并围绕这些兴趣调整教学内容。例如，在教授形体戏剧时，我会结合学生喜欢的间谍故事作为主题，这通常能引发他们的热情。此外，我还设计了分层任务，让不同水平的学生都能选择适合自己的挑战，从而收获成就感。
您对戏剧部门的规划和未来发展有什么愿景？
我的愿景是打造一个让学生热爱学习戏剧、享受课堂并感到舒服的戏剧学习环境。我希望逐步开设IGCSE和A Level戏剧课程，为学生提供进入大学戏剧专业的机会。同时，我还计划与本地区的戏剧从业者建立联系，并为学生创造更多观看现场演出的机会。我们即将启动的周六戏剧工作坊，希望能让更多人接触戏剧艺术，为学生提供课堂之外探索表演技能的空间。
戏剧工作坊招生进行中！
我们很高兴地宣布，Mrs Kingsley-Mills 将在第二学期推出周六戏剧工作坊，为学生提供课堂之外深入探索表演艺术的机会。该工作坊对公众开放，无论是佛山霍利斯学生还是外校学生，都欢迎加入，一起体验戏剧的独特魅力。
敬请关注佛山霍利斯，了解我们《安妮》音乐剧的最新动态，以及戏剧部门其他令人期待的活动。我们致力以打造一个充满创意、协作与勇气的舞台，共同见证学生们的精彩表演！
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LEH International School Foshan is thrilled to announce this year’s school production: Annie. This much-loved musical will be brought to life under the guidance of our new Drama Teacher, Mrs Kingsley-Mills and Head of Prep Music, Mr Smale and with the support from the English Department.
Annie
Set in 1930s New York during the Great Depression, Annie follows the journey of a spirited orphan who never gives up hope of finding her family. Her unwavering optimism transforms the lives of everyone she meets.
*Poster sourced from the Internet
Through this production, students will explore themes of resilience, hope, and kindness—values that echo our 8C values such as Compassion, and our school motto, Hope Favours the Bold. “I think this is a story that might resonate with many of us,” Mrs Kingsley-Mills shared. “There are times when things don’t go our way, and we must keep going despite the odds.”
Auditions for Annie were held last week and showcased the exceptional talent and enthusiasm across both the Prep and Secondary Schools. “It was three hours of great auditions,” Mrs Kingsley-Mills said. “I was very impressed with the level of commitment, and I’m excited to see this production come to life.”
Meet Mrs Kingsley-Mills
We are delighted to welcome Mrs Kingsley-Mills as our new Drama Teacher this school year.
Mrs Kingsley-Mills
A multilingual and dedicated educator with four years’ experience, she previously taught Drama in the UK and served as a GCSE Drama Visiting Examiner for Pearson Edexcel. Passionate about nurturing creativity and confidence, Mrs Kingsley-Mills is committed to helping students express themselves and reach their full potential on stage and beyond.
We sat down with her to learn more about her background, teaching philosophy, and vision for the Drama department.
Mrs Kingsley-Mills, what sparked your love for Drama, and what drew you to teach it at LEH Foshan?
My passion for Drama began when I was very young. I loved putting on shows for my parents, pretending to host TV programmes, and directing plays with my cousins and nieces. It’s always been a way for me to express myself and connect with others. Teaching Drama was a natural progression, and I was fortunate to have inspiring teachers who encouraged me to pursue it.
I was drawn to LEH Foshan’s ethos, outstanding facilities, and the warmth of everyone I met during the interview process. It felt like the perfect place to continue my journey as an educator and to help students discover the joy and confidence that Drama can bring.
How do you think participating in Drama can benefit students beyond the stage, in terms of personal growth or future opportunities?
I believe in a holistic approach to teaching. I am also very much influenced by Kagan and his methodologies. I aim to create a safe environment where everyone feels listened to and is able to make mistakes and learn from them. Some of the books that have influenced me the most are When the Adults Change, Everything Changes by Paul Dix and Rosenshine’s Principles in Action by Tom Sherrington.
How would you describe your teaching style?
I believe in a holistic approach to teaching. I am also very much influenced by Kagan and his methodologies. I aim to create a safe environment where everyone feels listened to and is able to make mistakes and learn from them. Some of the books that have influenced me the most are When the Adults Change, Everything Changes by Paul Dix and Rosenshine’s Principles in Action by Tom Sherrington.
What do you find most rewarding about teaching Drama to an international student body, and how do you ensure all students feel included?
I find the cultural exchange the most rewarding. For example, when discussing gestures, we discovered that different cultures use the same gestures in completely different ways. Sharing and learning from these differences is inspiring for both the students and me. Drama is an international language, and the key is not to be shy and always try your best. Having been a foreign student in England myself, I understand the challenges firsthand, and this helps me support my students more effectively.
To ensure all students feel included, I always try to find what interests them and tailor the topics to this. For example, when teaching physical theatre, I base it around a story of a spy, which students really enjoy. I also consider higher learners and ensure my tasks are differentiated so students can choose the appropriate challenge for themselves.
What are your plans for the Drama department, and what is your vision for its growth?
My main vision is to have a Drama department where students are eager to learn, enjoy their lessons, and feel safe. I would like to start running IGCSE and A Level courses to ensure students have a chance to pursue acting majors at universities. I also want to get involved with theatre makers and ensure that students attend many live performances at theatres as possible. The drama workshops running on Saturdays will hopefully open the world of drama to a wider audience and give students a chance to work beyond the curriculum.
Join Our Drama Workshops
We are delighted to announce that Mrs Kingsley-Mills is also launching Saturday Drama Workshops starting in Term 2, giving students a chance to explore performance skills beyond the curriculum. The workshop is open to the public and we encourage all students - LEHF and non-LEHF, to get involved and discover the joy of Drama.
Stay tuned for updates on Annie and other exciting Drama department initiatives this year. Together, let’s set the stage for creativity, collaboration, and bold performances at LEH Foshan!
