Trinity 2007
We are pleased to welcome Paul Mills as our Trinity examiner this year.
Paul Mills trained at the Birmingham School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art where he gained his LAMDA teaching diploma. He has performed throughout England as an actor in repertory theatre and in tours, he has been manager of several West End theatres, and directed numerous play, musicals and pantomimes throughout the U.K. and internationally. He has enjoyed training drama students in audition technique at the London School Of Musical Theatre and the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama.
Paul is director of Reach Productions Ltd, and together with his wife, choreographer Rosita Yarboy, administers Reach School of Dance, in Kent, where he also teaches drama.
Trinity exams take place May 22 – 24 at OSSD. There are 75 exams taking place this year in Speech & Drama, Acting in Pairs, Group Drama and Musical theatre.
What Is Trinity?
Trinity College, London, England is the world's oldest external examination board and operates in 50 countries world wide. The exams are recognized by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in Great Britain and successful candidates may apply for international credits.
The Ottawa School of Speech and Drama has a long history of being the only training facility in the region to offer examinations through Trinity. Trinity offers a syllabus with clear guidelines in a wide range of programs including speech and drama, musical theatre, Shakespeare and acting. It has long been recognized as a program that stimulates learning and achievement in the fields of literacy and communication.
The aim of grade examinations is to provide an assessment to students that they, their parents and teachers can use to measure progress and development while giving students a strong sense of accomplishment as they move through grade levels. Each student receives a written adjudication, a mark based on specific parameters and a diploma for each grade passed.
Trinity College Affiliation
AFFILIATION WITH TRINITY COLLEGE, ENGLAND
The Ottawa School of Speech & Drama is the area representative for Trinity Guildhall, London. Through affiliation with Trinity, our students have access to a curriculum and accreditation that is recognized in over 50 countries world wide. Exams with an accredited examiner from England take place annually in May. For more information about Trinity please call the office or visit Trinity's web site at www.trinitycollege.co.uk