Lights. Camera. Action. Sport!

Our Kindy classes are a great way for young drama kings and queens to get familiar with drama principles. Our teachers love teaching these classes as energy and enthusiasm levels are at its highest. Students are aged between 3 and 5 and get to learn to express themselves, tell stories and communicate with others. We have found that this space offers our students the opportunity to grow their confidence as well as their self-esteem.

The term is divided into themes allowing students to learn about the world we live in and expand their language and understanding. 

We’re currently enjoying a sport theme in our Kindy class and our young ones are getting to mime their favourite sporting activities, learn the role of referees, and learn to work in teams as well as other key learnings. This is done through movement, mime, improv, storytelling and listening games. 

Students use balloons to play various sports. What fun!

The Kindy class is the best possible start for children with an interest in drama. It is also a great place for children to start interacting with others in preparation for school and life. 

If you would like to visit one of our Kindy classes get in touch with us: 

021 913 3635 or mari@helenogrady.co.za
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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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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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