The power of speaking !

I have realized the more we spend time at home with our children the more we can engage them in public speaking allow them to speak out .. with our online course on the facebook group my daughter Sophie has gained confidence in her creative speaking and has developed more vocabulary as she is free to explore different subjects at a time . For more info how to sign up contact us @ the academylagos@gmail.com. I am posting today one of her video from our online class!

The Good, the Fun, And the Excitement at Easter Camp 2016!

...Refusing to be Ordinary!!!

The SPAN-HOG Easter camp 2016 which took place on March 27th, till April 9th, 2016 was a beehive of fun activities. There were lots of dancing, singing, drawing, swimming, drama and leadership programs.
The children got to explore their creative sides, and develop the spirit of team building.

They also got to learn the value of money, how to save, and work with a budget at the basic financial analysis lessons facilitated by the highly reputed Access Bank, PLC.

It was also exciting watching them in character in the drama presentation of 'Pirate Joe'. They learnt and portray their lines vigorously to a standing ovation by the audience.

Dance was a favourite time at the camp...

After some exciting dance routines, the kids are taken outside for a swim...

The last day of camp, which was also the highlight was when the children got to put together a presentation which comprised of all they learnt. Certificates of participation were also presented.

Easter Camp 2016 Is Here!

Make  the best out of the Easter and School Holidays by enrolling your little ones between the ages of 5 - 18 years old for the SPAN- HOG Easter Camp taking place from March 28th - April 9th, 2016!

Our camp venue is Salad Masters, 1, Fola Osibo street., off Akin Doherty off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1. To register, please call 0809 190 0 700, 0809 357 1000.

Discount packages also available if you are bringing more than one child.

We can't wait to see you!

Why We Love Christmas!

If there is ever a season, everyone looks forward to... Its Christmas! 

The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or "Christ's Mass." For Christians, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, and it is generally thought that the first Christmas took place in Rome in 336 A.D.

Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day. It is an important religious day for Christians. It is recognized as a major holiday all around the world.There's just something about the season, the time of year, and the atmosphere that makes Christmas an all-time favorite. For children, its double the fun... Schools are closed and a lot of activities are up to fit into the Christmas mood. For our kids at the Helen O' Grady Drama Academy, Lagos Island, these are their top reasons why they love Christmas...

1. The food is delicious and so special.

Besides fruitcakes, there are dozens of holiday treats that make their mouths water. Chicken Pies  Christmas cookies, Specially made rice and spicy fried chicken included... these are things they look forward to every year.

2. The decorations are  fantastic.

Lets face it: nothing can beat the loaded window displays, the ribbons and garlands around streets, the glittering lights of various colors and doilies, and nativity scenes, and the Christmas trees...! making everything so magical. 

 

3. ...Presents.

Need We say more? The best gifts each year is usually around Christmas.

4. Family comes together.

Christmas is one of the most popular times in the year where they get to see their extended family, the grandparents,aunts, uncles, cousins who usually lavish them with gifts and attention.

5. Nativity plays

And Lastly our kids say Christmas also afford them the opportunity to bring their drama skills to use because different nativity plays that depict the origin of Christmas, what it stands for, as well as other related plays are usually staged and need we say it... they usually take center stage! Lights... Camera... Action!

Teacher's/Principal's Training January 2011

As always, the Helen O' Grady Drama Academy is known for impacting lives through drama and to maintain the standard we are known for, our drama gurus are constantly trained to give the best to our superstars.

The year 2011 started with an in-service training of  teachers and principals in Capetown, so as to empower them for an exciting term this year.

In The Spirit Of Christmas

It was a captivating moment at The White Dove School on the 11th of December 2010, as our Superstars displayed their talents in a presentation titled ''How The Lion Got It's Roar''.

          Merry Christmas Friends

Helen O' Grady Lagos Islands At Netherlands International School Lagos Nigeria

The begining of term 1 2010/2011 took a dramatic turn at The Netherlands International School Lagos Nigeria as the Helen O' Grady Drama Academy Lagos Islands launched its programme at the school.  The Upper Primary class was full of smiles and excitement as the students WOWED their teacher with their confidence and enthusiasm!

                                          We are Fabulous!

Mrs Marjoleine leading the students through their speech skills training 

Superstars in training!

'How The Lion Got It's Roar'

Week 1 of the Summer Stage School culmimated in a scripted performance titled 'How The Lion Got It's Roar'
The scene was set with a wonderful backdrop done by Ms. Anna, with our lion dancing in front.

The wedding party in the play :-The Great Chief, Mama Themba, Tolula and Sipho.

The animals in the play (Lion, Zebras, Giraffes, Black Birds, Yellow Birds, Crocodiles, Monkeys and Tigers)