This workshop details the benefits of a collaborative partnership between Student Support, MYP Homeroom, Performing Arts and Design. MYP students are invited to contribute during weekly activity periods in effort to creatively design the set for a mid-year dramatic stage performance.
Faculty collaborate in order to address the logistics of a full production and students are challenged to plan, acquire materials and construct a full stage set. These ideas are shared with the student cast and crew throughout the semester to support blocking/incorporating the ideas while they are being built.
Two months prior to the performance, more focus is placed on the cast, stage management and props, video and lighting design. Activity students then team up with the cast to bring their vision to life. Time is devoted to problem-solving and communicating what can ultimately work towards a successful show. A key component is the provision of individual mentoring to students as they manage their various responsibilities, communicate what is needed, manage the time necessary to complete tasks and support each other in their roles. This concept builds on the students’ learned capacities and skills to create a production made possible by their collective contribution.
I am currently in my tenth year at Heidelberg International School. I have spent the last 23 years working in educational consulting, mentoring, counselling and student support roles. My primarily focus is the provision of pastoral care and social emotional counselling. I regularly... Read More →
Saturday September 27, 2025 13:15 - 14:15 CEST TBAAm Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
In today’s fast-paced digital world, students often struggle with focus, stress, and self-regulation. This session explores how cross-stitch, a traditional fiber art, can be integrated into visual arts education as a mindfulness practice. By engaging in the repetitive, meditative process of stitching, students develop patience, concentration, and a sense of accomplishment while expressing creativity. Format: This interactive session will combine a short presentation with hands-on participation, allowing attendees to experience the calming effects of stitching firsthand. No prior sewing skills required! I look forward to sharing how this simple yet powerful craft can enrich both art education and student well-being.
