I’ve been working more in promotions in the last year than ever before. It’s brought me up against the cold, hard fact that the truth isn’t all that important to the media. We seem to accept this as ‘the way it is’ and I don’t know if this is because we don’t know how to tackle it or perhaps because we live our lives in a way that is only relatively truthful. But how can we accept or understand our world if those who deliver our news can’t be trusted? I sat next to a knowledgeable person Continue Reading
Drama and Multiple Intelligence Theory
This article was first published in December 2004 for my thesis. However, it is still relevant for the Training Facilitation I deliver and 121 coaching as I encounter many trainees and clients who don't believe they are intelligent. This is as a result of their school experience which largely measures only two. My hope is that by reading it, you will have a better appreciation of your own intelligence and that of others. ‘All is drama for drama is doing’ These words sum up not just the Continue Reading
Fiona co-directs upcoming production of Godspell
Looking for something fun, cultural and relevant to do during the Easter Holidays this April? Godspell is a rock musical from the early '70s created by final year Drama student, John-Michael Tebelek when he was left cold by the Easter service he attended in New York. It takes the story of Jesus into a hippie context and gives his message of love a delightful and exciting relevance that 21st century audiences will love. "In April 2015, I was asked to show the DVD of Godspell to a Year Continue Reading
Speakers’ Club scoops National Trophy
Fiona helped found the first school Speakers' Club in Britain at The Downs School, Compton in September 2014. Since then it has been thriving and students have received many personal awards, such as the Certificate of Leadership (for completing all the roles in the club, 3 speeches and 2 evaluations), the Interim Certificate of Achievement (for completing the first five speeches in the ASC (Association of Speakers' Clubs) speakers' manual. It attracts students from years 7 through to 10 and Continue Reading