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Bewitched by 'Vamp Draculina'


Teens in action

Student ownership of learning was dramatically highlighted in the Overseas School of Colombo's most recent production, The Vamp Draculina an original black comedy rooted in melodrama. Senior IB Theatre Arts students devised the plot, designed lighting, sound, special effects, costumes and choreography.

The students created an unforgettable experience, with large ensemble cast of 200 students performed to appreciative audiences.

The journey begins in a not-so-abandoned London underground station, Aldwych. Draculina. A night club singer down on her luck, moves into squat after her dysfunctional mother has squandered the family fortune on research into garbology. They are joined by a love struck minion, Genghis.

Fate ensnares a gullible Governess and her precocious charge within this underground world as their educational trip to the Tower of London is unexpectedly interrupted.


Teens who took part in the drama

Hungry and cold they are rescued by a Coast Guard who guides them to sanctuary in a nearby cabaret bar, owned by an irrepressibly happy Hansel and Gretel, both seeking sparkles of a very different kind. An Omniscient Chronicler, and his companion Mary, foretell the future and liberally grant wishes to these colliding characters as they strive to escape their own personal labyrinths.

The music and lyrics were written by the IB Theatre Arts teacher, Bryan Lee. All music was performed live in the school's fantastic experimental theatre by the students of OSC.

The Overseas School of Colombo also hosted accreditation workshops for teachers at fully accredited international schools from the Asian Region. The Overseas School of Colombo is the only fully accredited school in Sri Lanka, with accreditations through the Council of International Schools, UK and the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, USA.

Teachers and school leaders from the Asian region will attend the workshops in the school's auditorium, along with the teachers from OSC, to allow them to gain certification as members of school accreditation teams. The workshops will be run by Margaret Alvarez who is head of the regional accreditation office in Singapore.


A scene from the drama

OSC is one of a growing number of schools that has the stamp of excellence that comes from international accreditation through the Council of International Schools.

Schools have to meet stringent standards with their curriculum, governance, financial transparency, buildings and grounds, teacher qualifications and professional development and community life. During their last accreditation five years ago OSC gained high ratings for the quality of teaching, campus facilities, supportive governance, transparency of finances (not for profit school) and positive community atmosphere.

However OSC was advised that an internationally accredited school should have a sports facility of higher quality. As a direct result OSC is completely rebuilding their sports hall to match the other impressive facilities at their Battaramulla campus.

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