C0-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA Programmes)

With over 20 years of experience in drama education and a proven track record of 70+ SYF Distinctions, inwardBOUND’s CCA Drama Programmes help students grow as performers, leaders, and confident young people. Our approach blends different forms of theatre, scriptwriting modules, and performance training, supported by a team of specialist facilitators across drama, movement, film and media.

Our Approach

Instead of relying on a single methodology, inwardBOUND exposes students to a wide range of dramatic forms and creative practices. This ensures that every CCA cohort develops a well-rounded foundation in theatre while discovering their own strengths. Students experience:

Theatre Performance – classical, contemporary, and devised theatre styles
Scriptwriting & Playbuilding – developing original scripts and collaborative storytelling
Dance & Movement – exploring physical expression, rhythm, and ensemble awareness
Musical Theatre – integrating acting, singing, and choreography for dynamic stage work
Filmmaking & Media Performance – preparing students for digital storytelling and screen performance
Stagecraft & Performance Design - hands-on exposure to the essentials of stagecraft, working with sets, props, and costumes. Training prepares them to approach SYF presentations and school performances with a professional eye for staging, ensuring every production looks polished and performance-ready.
Community Theatre – engaging with audiences and real-world issues through our re:ACT Festivals, endorsed by the National Arts Council.

Partner with inwardBOUND to enrich your CCA drama programme with diverse theatre practices, expert facilitators, and NAC-endorsed opportunities that shape confident, creative performers.

Why Schools Choose inwardBOUND for CCA Proven Excellence – With over 70 SYF Distinctions achieved at the secondary level, inwardBOUND has the expertise to guide CCAs towards performance excellence and national recognition. Specialist-Led Programmes – Our team of 30+ trainers brings expertise across drama, musical theatre, dance, movement, filmmaking, and applied theatre, giving students a truly multi-disciplinary CCA experience. Community Impact – Beyond performance, our programmes connect students with real audiences and communities, giving meaning to their work through VIA projects, outreach, and applied theatre practice. NAC-Endorsed for Over a Decade – As a long-standing partner on the NAC-AEP, inwardBOUND is trusted and recognised for the quality and impact of our arts education programmes. re:ACT Festival – A flagship, NAC-endorsed platform where students devise and stage performances that engage with social issues and intergenerational dialogue, giving CCAs an authentic stage for meaningful expression.

Learn about re:ACT Festivals

Our Approach

Instead of relying on a single methodology, inwardBOUND exposes students to a wide range of dramatic forms and creative practices. This ensures that every CCA cohort develops a well-rounded foundation in theatre while discovering their own strengths.

Students experience:

Theatre Performance – classical, contemporary, and devised theatre styles
Scriptwriting & Playbuilding – developing original scripts and collaborative storytelling
Dance & Movement – exploring physical expression, rhythm, and ensemble awareness
Musical Theatre – integrating acting, singing, and choreography for dynamic stage work
Filmmaking & Media Performance – preparing students for digital storytelling and screen performance
Community Theatre – engaging with audiences and real-world issues through applied drama

Our Achievements

Directing COllaborative theatre

Students step into the role of directors and theatre-makers, learning how to devise an original performance from scratch. Over 30 hours, they explore stimuli such as text, objects, and sound to create a new theatrical work. This module sharpens their collaboration, leadership, and creative problem-solving skills while preparing them for SYF or school productions with an authentic ensemble-driven process.

Skills & Outcomes:

Devising original theatre pieces from multiple sources
Building leadership and directing skills
Strengthening collaboration and ensemble awareness
Preparing polished work for SYF or school showcases

re:ACT FEstival Creation

The re:ACT Festival is inwardBOUND’s flagship holiday drama project, designed as a natural extension of your CCA programme. Running during the school holiday period, it gives students an immersive, project-based opportunity to devise interactive performances in collaboration with community partners — from youth groups to seniors.

As an NAC-endorsed programme for over a decade, re:ACT offers schools a turnkey solution that combines holiday enrichment, VIA objectives, and authentic performance opportunities. Many schools extend their CCA into the holidays through re:ACT, allowing students to experience theatre-making that is socially relevant, creative, and deeply memorable.

Skills & Outcomes:

Extends regular CCA into a holiday project with real-world impact
Devising and staging interactive performances with a community focus
Meeting VIA requirements through applied drama and social engagement
Performing in the NAC-endorsed re:ACT Festival, our long-running applied theatre festival for youth

Stage craft

Every strong performance requires a solid grounding in stagecraft. This module introduces CCA students to the essentials of technical theatre and production, including stage blocking, sets, props, lighting, and sound. Through a blend of practical workshops and guided discussions, students gain the confidence to stage performances that look polished and professional — whether for SYF, school musicals, or internal showcases.

Skills & Outcomes:

Understanding stage blocking and actor positioning
Gaining practical skills in sets, props, lighting, and sound
Developing production awareness and teamwork
Staging polished performances for SYF or school events