Schools

Travelling Light’s School Menu

Are you a teacher, student or parent? Why not take a look at our menu to see what we can offer your school.

Travelling Light provides engaging activities where pupils can grow in confidence and creativity; as well as supporting their curriculum work. We are committed to building long term relationships with schools and providing high quality projects at affordable prices.

El Walker of Victoria Park Primary School said of Travelling Light's Play In A Week project:

“It’s such a special and enriching week for all the children, but particularly those who struggle to access the curriculum day to day in school. The children loved it.” 

To download our Schools Activity Menu and see all our offers click here.

To make a booking or find out more about how we can support your school, please contact our Creative Learning Officer - Lizzy Stephens:

lizzy@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk or 0117 3773163

Work Experience

Each year we offer 6 students (aged 14-18) the opportunity to join us for one full week’s work experience. The dates for 2020 are: 29^th June – 3^rd July.  We are unable to accept placements outside of this week.

What will it involve?   

·         Work in the studio of Travelling Light Theatre Company where we produce touring theatre and a range of participation projects in and out of school time
·         Learning about the different job roles and responsibilities within a theatre company
·         Take part in workshops about different skills e.g. Producing, Fundraising, Marketing and Production Management
·         Independent research project and skill sharing
·         Completing the Bronze Arts Award

Placements involve experiences across the company’s professional productions, participatory projects and administrative work and this may include some evening work.

How do I apply?

Applications for the 2020 programme are now open.  Please download the information pack and application forms below.  

Applications must be received by 9am Monday 16th March 2020.

If you have any queries please contact our Creative Learning Officer Lizzy: lizzy@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk  or call: 0117 377 3166

Travelling Light Partner Schools

Travelling Light has an ongoing commitment to support and deliver work in schools. We offer a number ways to connect, collaborate and visit schools across the country each year. Those schools who regularly engage with our activity have become our Partner Schools.

Barton Hill Academy                         www.bartonhillbristol.org

City Academy Bristol                        www.cityacademy.bristol.sch.uk

Victoria Park Primary School             www.victoriaparkp.bristol.sch.uk

Ashley Down Federation                   www.ashleydownschool.org.uk

Redfield Educate Together                http://www.redfieldet.org.uk

Colleges and Universities – How we can support FE and HE

There are a number of activities in our schools menu that can be adapted for those aged 16+. To take a look, download our menu here.

We are also happy to talk to you about new ways of engaging with students. This could be through a one-off bespoke workshop, or through a long term partnership with your education setting.

Karen Mizen, ESOL Tutor at City of Bristol College described one of our workshops as:

“Fun, engaging and inclusive”

To find out more, contact our Creative Learning Officer – Lizzy Stephens:

lizzy@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk    or 0117 377 3163

Travelling Light are members of Bristol Cultural Education Partnership

Travelling Light as an Arts Award Supporter and Artsmark Partner

Travelling Light is proud to be working in partnership with schools and settings on their Artsmark Award journey. By supporting Artsmark settings, we’re helping put the arts at the heart of education, inspiring young people to create, experience and participate in high quality arts and culture.

Travelling Light is also an Arts Award Supporter. Arts Award’s unique qualifications support young people to develop as artists and arts leaders. We offer expertise and resources to help children and young people achieve their Arts Award; ensuring everyone can have access to high quality arts and culture.

We are trained to deliver: Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold Arts Awards. Click on the resource link below to download some examples of how you could get involved.

Find out more:

www.artsaward.org.uk

www.artsmark.org.uk/

To find out how Travelling Light can support you, please contact Lizzy Stephens.