This year, some dedicated Grade 8 Theatre students chose to read Harry Potter’s Care for Magical Creatures class textbook, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” written by Newt Scamander (and JK Rowling). This is a new tradition that takes place during the last week of October, as we bring the Performing Arts into the Atrium space for a lunchtime event. Miss L. chose a script reading because it often relieves the anxiety of improvisational theatre sports and speaking or reading English for those who are new to the language. At the table, those who are more confident can read with dramatic flair and serve as an example for newer language learners or shy students. All secondary students (and teachers) are welcome to join! This year, several students from upper primary who have a passion for reading and all things Harry Potter were also invited to join the table read! It has been a glorious week of magical zoology,  fun times, good reads, and sweet treats from Honeydukes of Diagon Alley!  

Reading aloud isn’t just about performance – it’s a powerful tool for literacy and connection. When students read scripts together, they strengthen fluency, comprehension, and confidence. They explore language through character, emotion, and storytelling, making reading active and meaningful. Group reading also builds a sense of ensemble. Theatre becomes a safe space where every voice matters and creativity thrives. Through shared reading, our teens aren’t just becoming better readers – they are becoming thoughtful, expressive, and collaborative artists.

Harry Potter Table Read
/ Grade 8 / Theatre

Do keep a keen eye out for one of our other Visual or Musical Arts events happening throughout the year in the Atrium! The performing arts – theatre students will be showcasing their work this coming November, and we look forward to giving you the gift of entertainment! 

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今年，一群专注的八年级戏剧社学生选择了朗读哈利波特在保护神奇生物课上的教材——由纽特·斯卡曼德（J.K.罗琳所作）编著的《神奇动物在哪里》。我们在十月的最后一周延续这一新传统，将表演艺术带入中庭，打造午间沉浸体验。Miss L.选择剧本朗读的形式，是因为它能有效缓解即兴戏剧和英语表达带来的紧张感，尤其为英语初学者创造了安心参与的空间。在朗读现场，更自信的学生可以用富有戏剧张力的表达，为初学语言或性格内向的同学做出示范。我们欢迎所有中学师生踊跃加入！今年，更特邀了几位热爱阅读、痴迷哈利波特的小学高年级学生一同参与！这场魔法生物学主题周精彩纷呈：我们在对角巷蜂蜜公爵糖果店的甜蜜香气中，共度了充满趣味阅读与奇幻探索的美妙时光！

朗读不仅是表演，更是构建读写能力与情感连接的桥梁。当学生们共同朗读剧本时，他们的语言流利度、文本理解力与表达自信皆获得强化。通过角色揣摩、情感代入与故事演绎，阅读化为充满意义的主动探索。集体朗读更能培养团队默契——戏剧由此成为让每个声音都被珍视、让创意自由生长的安全空间。在共享阅读中，青少年不仅提升阅读能力，更成长为善于思考、乐于表达、懂得协作的艺术使者。

《哈利·波特》剧本朗读
/ 8年级 / 戏剧课程

全年敬请期待我们在中庭广场陆续推出的视觉艺术与音乐艺术活动！戏剧专业的学子们将于十一月亮相演出，我们期待为您献上精彩的艺术献礼！

Yours as ever, 

Ms. Lazareck (B.A B.Ed LIBE MA Shakespeare Theatre) 

IBMYP Performing Arts Theatre. Student Life Coordinator. Secondary Teacher Librarian

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