Our new theme for 2027 will be Macbeth by William Shakespeare and will be the theme of the last week of the programme (8-14 August). While Shakespeare was English, Macbeth, one of his most well-known plays, tells the story of a Scottish general who destroys himself and others through his uncontrolled lust for power. The primary theme of the play is the destructive power of unchecked ambition, but the play also explores the supernatural, appearance versus reality, guilt and conscience, the nature of violence, and gender. Our teachers will use level-appropriate material to introduce the story to their students on the Monday and will explore the themes of the book throughout the week, and some classes will have an opportunity to act out part of the play. The theme will be developed outside class with, for example, a trip to Scone Palace, where the real Macbeth was crowned King of the Scots in 1040.
Our new weekly theme for 2027
