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!

Lagos island drama, Helen O Grady courses, a key to excel in your confidence

Most of our pupils in drama have grown to become excellent speakers. Recently, Oriane B.

 was selected by theater under the stars in Houston, Tx to audition 

for the broadway theater in HOUSTON and as a 12 year old 

was transferred 

to the TEEN class.

When asked where did she pick all these gifts,

She said HELEN O GRADY taught her how to perform 

On stage and speak without a microphone!

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!

Curriculum Get Together

Hurray another term begins and staff of Helen O' Grady Lagos Islands have come together once again to deliberate on how to dramatically develop skills whilst having fun. At the Academy learning is FUN! At the Academy children love drama and teachers love to impact knowledge.

Two teachers of the Drama Academy (Charlotte and Gill) during the curriculum get together

Hmm! we impact life through drama from the rear Marjoleine, Lalainya, Gill, Marianne (Principal of the Academy) Charlotte and Betty.

Hurray it's a new term again

The principal of the Helen O' Grady Drama Academy Marianne Terblanche putting the teachers through the curriculum for the new term (Term 1 2010/2011)

Summer Stage School 2010

The Summer Stage School 2010 kicked off with WEEK 1 on the 12th of July, 2010 with four hours daily of intensive singing, acting and dancing ( with Dance Dynamics) and then WEEK 2 on the 19th of July. Each week's programme culminated in a 20 minutes stage performance.

We even got to celebrate a birthday.

Esther-10 years old.

Having fun with our outdoor team challenge.

Lagos Preparatory School Recital Evening

There was no dull moment at the recital evening of the Lagos Preparatory School held at the school premises on the 30th of June, 2010. Which brought parents and friends alike to watch as the Helen O’ Grady drama students did what they know how to do best.


The presentation showcased the lower primary students performing 'The Snake Charmer'  and the upper primary students performing 'Maximum Speed' and every moment was FUNFILLED.

 

A day at the theatre

Tuesday the 25th of May 2010, was a memorable day for the students of Discovery House Montessori School in Lekki, as they joined students from other schools to watch a short play captioned THE REJECTED BLESSING at the National Theatre. It was an educational experience for the children as they learnt about theatre etiquette and had an opportunity to appreciate their culture via the dances and traditional attires which were show-cased.

American International School - 29th MAY 2010 PARENT’S DAY UPPER ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION - A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

The Upper Elementary presented a short-scripted play titled 'MAXIMUM SPEED'

Synopsis

A long, long time in the future, in a galaxy yet to be discovered, Space Cruiser 5 is under attack from the Targons. But why?

On board ship, there is unrest amongst the crew members. The robots, brought on board by the Captain, have gone wild. Is there a malfunction…or is it an act of sabotage?

American International School - 29th MAY 2010 PARENT’S DAY LOWER ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION - A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

Parents and friends attending the parent’s day presentation at American International School Lagos Nigeria were in for a treat, as the lower and upper primary students thrilled the audience with a short presentation to the amazement of parents and friends alike.

The lower primary did a short play titled THE CHICKEN HEARTED FOX.

Synopsis

Everyone lives happily and works on Farmer and Mrs. Giles’ farm. Freddy and Frances Fox wait patiently until they settled down for the night to come and steal their chickens, as they are veeeerrrryyy hungry! Freddy Fox is not very brave, so will they get a good and hearty chicken meal, or will they get caught?