Helen O' Grady students earn gold

At Helen O' Grady we look to reward students as often as possible.

Our drama classes are full of energy and fun, and not only this, we acknowledge students who have faithfully attended and participated in our programme.

For our students starting out we have Merit Certificates which can be earned within the first year with the Academy. This ensures that even late joiners are recognised as part of the Helen O' Grady family.

The Achievement Certificates are awarded after a full year with the programme.

As the students progress, the prize increases. After 100 lessons students receive their first trophy. 100 lessons is possible after 10 terms or 2½ years. After that, learners are in line to earn trophies after 200 and 300 lessons, these are students who have been part of the family for between 5 and nearly 8 years!

Nerise Malan of Somerset West is one of many students who earned gold. Nerise, like other students around the Northern suburbs and Winelands area have been with us from Primary class days and is now part of the Youth Theatre programme.

Awards are presented to students twice a year. The presentations take place at our Mid-Year Parent Day and at the Year-End Production.

Start winning with Helen O' Grady today.

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Youth Theatre: A stepping stone to University Drama

With the aim of developing confident, articulate communicators, Youth Theatre is our programme open to all secondary school students.

The programme does not only train students for the stage with theatre principles but also consists of components that prepares them for film and radio as well. These skills include voice production, advanced improv, script development, character analysis and production techniques. The programme is not only appealing to those who wish to pursue a career in acting but is invaluable to those who look to develop their public speaking abilities and those who wish to improve their confidence in effective communication.

A trend that runs from the Primary Classes through to Youth Theatre is that all classes have a fun atmosphere led by enthusiastic teachers.

If YOU are in this age group and would like to get involved, tell your parents about us, give us a call and we'll tell you more.

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Dressed for Success

Dressing up is allowed and encouraged at all Helen O' Grady studio classes. Lower Primary students especially love bringing bits and bobs and found around the home and using it to transform from drama students into various characters and creatures.

This is just another way in which the Helen O' Grady drama programmes enhances students' school -going years and contributes greatly to the development of their creativity and confidence.

Last week saw the Lower Primary students of Kenridge and Durbanville
bring to life Swamp Creatures in their High Impact Activity.

Every week's lesson brings something new to the class and new to your children. All activities are designed to be full of fun and highly developmental.

No matter the age, there is something extraordinary for each child.

Kenridge studio:

Kindy 14:00 – 15:00

Lower Primary 15:00 – 16:00

Upper Primary 16:00 – 17:00

Durbanville studio:

Lower Primary 15:00 – 16:00

Upper Primary 16:00 – 17:00

Youth Theatre 17:00 – 18:00

If your child is between the ages of 3 and 18 find a studio near you. Trial lessons are free.

If YOU are in this age group and would like to get involved, tell your parents about us, give us a call and we'll tell you more.

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There's a reason we're the largest provider of drama classes for schools around the world.

Drama for ALL

Schools all over the world benefit from the wonderful programmed delivered by Helen O' Grady Drama Academy. Students from the age of 3 to 18 are equipped with skills in communication, creativity and performance. Presenting the drama programme at schools enhances school life for all children, it challenges them to think creatively and also encourages them to explore thoughts, dreams and ideas. The programme is not, however, limited to public, private and government schools. We also service Montessori schools.

Rainbow Montessori in Durbanville is new to Helen O' Grady and already students are showing a keen interest in all aspects of the curriculum.

The Rainbow Academy Primary Composite students enjoy all the
activities that form part of the weekly drama lesson.

Chameleons Montessori have been part of the Helen O' Grady family for a few years and the school extends the programme to the youngest learners. Teacher, Lize Goosen enjoys interacting with the young drama kings and queens as they get a head start in their development.

The Kindy students showcase their performance skills during the
Music themed lessons.

Would you like Helen O' Grady to come to your school?

Contact us for a demonstration class: 021 913 3635 or mari@helenogrady.co.za

We can't wait to hear from you.

Improv is key at Helen O'Grady

Teaching ad-lib and improv skills is central to Helen O Grady curriculum. Improv has proved to be a vital component in the development of communication skills. Learning to improvise equips learners to be responsive, think and react quickly, change mistakes into useful moments and even build and develop the script and story. Our learners are exposed to this from their first lesson with Helen O' Grady and will take it with them to the stages throughout their careers.

Below we see the De Tyger Primary students performing an Improv, The Mine Disaster.

If you would like your children or students to learn these skills and many more get in touch with us.

There is a Helen O' Grady class for every age group and we are all around the Cape.

Visit www.helenogrady.co.za for more information. Or take a look at our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Top Theatre in the Winelands

Helen O'Grady has cemented it's place in the heart of the Winelands with classes in Paarl, Somerset West, Wellington and Stellenbosch.

The Stellenbosch classes happen at the Klein Libertas Theatre where students are treated to a real theatre environment. With their teacher, Lize Goosen, students are exposed to lessons in speech, movement, improv and working with a script. The curriculum is standard around the world and practised at every Helen O' Grady Academy class.

Last week the class enjoyed an improv which sees last minute shoppers interact with supermarket workers keen to get their work done for the day. The result could be disastrous and full of humour.

Mime, ad lib, character depth and many other skills were taught
while teaching Late Night Shopping.

Classes take place at the Klein Libertas Theatre every Monday

Primary Composite class: 16:00 – 17:00

Youth Theatre class: 17:00-18:00

If YOU are in this age group, live in the Stellenbosch area and would like to get involved, tell your parents about us, give us a call and we'll tell you more.

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Double the fun in Somerset West

The Helen O Grady Drama Academy has been in Somerset West for several years and has built a name in the community that is synonymous with excellence and energy.

Clarice and Caitlin Du Toit have been with the Somerset West studio for a number of years and their bright personalities and eagerness to learn brings a special dynamic to the class.

The Du Toit twins join Thomas in a performance of a small group improv.

The Somerset West Youth Theatre class sees students who have grown through the Lower and Upper Primary classes solidify their skills and further build on the foundations that were set in the earlier years. Youth Theatre also has a special focus on character development, working with scripts and an introduction to radio drama.

The Somerset West Studio is hosted at the Lesley Porter Dance Studio every Friday afternoon.

There is a Lower Primary (16:00 - 17:00) and a Youth Theatre class (17:00 - 18:00).

If YOU are in this age group and would like to get involved, tell your parents about us, give us a call and we'll tell you more.

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There's a reason we're the first choice for schools world wide.

Early start for Drama Kings and Queens

The Helen O' Grady drama curriculum is not limited to students of school-going age. Our small steps to big success starts with our Kindy Drama programme for students between the ages of 3 and 5. The programme offers Pre-schoolers a head start as they gain confidence and self-esteem and are taught skills in verbal communication.

The Kindy programme includes all drama principles and key skills. The young ones are exposed to speech, movement and improv, building in them the ability to listen, share, follow instructions and vocalise their thoughts and emotions.

Teachers all around the Cape are equipped to present these lessons in a fun, stimulating way so that ALL students walk away inspired.

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The Kindy group at the Kenridge studio are happy to have the space to be Drama Queens!

Kindy Drama at the Kenridge studio happens at the Kenridge Scouts Hall – Tuesdays 14:00 – 15:00

Kindy classes all around the Western Cape, visit the website for more details.