OUR PICTURE STORY by Tamo Iruene

Helen O'Grady, a time of learning, friendship, communion and definitely fun

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Role playing, dramatizing, practice… the order of the day

   

 Our dedicated groomers not only ensure that your children have fun learning but that they are also kept safe when away from home

  

The theatre is not just about acting, a lot of work goes into making a production…like the scenes and props

   

Discipline can never be underrated...

    

  ...if the best is to emerge

Diction and elocution classes
   

The PROUD class of 2014

   

Nature walk at the Lekki Conservation Centre

  An avenue for the children to get more in tune with their environs

  

Swimming, a form exercise that is isn't seen as work

    

Your children shouldn't miss the experience

We are gearing up for an even better experience this year, don’t be left out!

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DRAMA CLASSES...

The learning and fun never ends at Helen O'Grady...
be a part of this movement, enroll your children today

It is possible for a student to enroll with the Academy and attend classes for 15 years without ever repeating a lesson! 

The sliding scale of language development, built into the curriculum, enables students of different ages and abilities to relate readily to the program and to progress at the rate most suitable to their present needs.

International Drama Class @ Ocean Parade, Banana Island, Ikoyi

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy is one of the largest drama schools in the world with over 3,000 children attending classes each week. With an international based curriculum, our programme involves developing children in confidence, self-esteem, communication and performance skills using Drama as a tool.  

Being an international academy that runs internationally throughout the World and Africa, Lagos is not left out of the fun!

You can now take Drama Classes with Helen O’ Grady Drama Academy Lagos Island @  Ocean Parade Studios, Banana Island Lagos every Saturday with "Mr Joshua". 

It's time for DRAMA!

For more information about the programme visit: www.dramaafrica.com or call us on 08091700900

Our Best Quotes from: Disney Big Hero 6

We have had an incredibly awesome time this year at the Helen O' Grady Drama Academy, from our Easter Drama Camp where we visited the Lekki conservation park,  followed by our Summer Camp where our campers  put together two classical plays wonderful directed by Joshua Lawrence [head of drama] "The Sound Of Music" & "Her wish" (African version of the Cinderella story) with our very own 'Shade Shonibare' Starring as 'Maria' in the sound of music. Our team [Head of Operations - Lola Odukoya , Head of Drama Academy - Benedicta Etienne, Admin - Bunmi Falowo and Drama Teacher/Director -  Doyin Onasanya] was in South Africa for training with Helen O’Grady, all to give you a better experience to mention a few. 

Christmas is a few days away and here's our Baymax favorite quotes from Disney Big Hero 6.

1. Size doesn't matter. Performance does. 
2. Balalalala
3. Flying makes me a better care provider.
4. It is okay to cry. Crying is a natural response to pain.
5. You have been a good boy you may have a lollipop
6.  Hello... I am Baymax... your personal... healthcare companion... what seems to be the problem? 

Have a Baymax Christmas! 

We Love Drama!!!

The hub of creativity

The beginning of an Academy 
Helen O’Grady opened the initial Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy in Perth, Australia, in 1979. She is the originator of the acclaimed Helen O’Grady Drama System, which is now used in some 30 countries.

A word from the founder Helen O’Grady herself: 
“I am inspired by the power of the unique, developmental drama programme to influence and empower children of many races and cultures...... Through the programme thousands and thousands of young people find their voice, generate self-belief, become generous participants in life and experience much fun and fulfillment along the way!”

Drama classes with Helen O’Grady are a fun and exciting! The joy of learning drama with us will boost your child’s enthusiasm and energy levels, helping them to feel more positive about themselves and the world around them.

Give your child the Helen O' Grady experience today!

Call us on 09091900700 or email: theacademylagos@gmail.com

5 SPEAKING TIPS RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE

Development through Helen O' Grady Drama has many faces, and CONFIDENCE THROUGH SPEAKING is at the core of it.

HERE IS 5 SPEAKING TIPS RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE

1. Always make eye contact with listeners.
2. Use facial expression and gesture to emphasize points and refer to objects and places.
3. Use precise and persuasive words to convey meaning to hold listeners attention.
4. Make meaning clear by articulating, organizing ideas in a helpful order and making links between them.
5. Respond to others contributions by adding or elaborating on them or by putting across another view.

You can experience the Dramatic Difference with us through our consolidated class @  The Ocean Parade Towers, Banana Island, Ikoyi Lagos. Saturdays: 12:00 -1:00pm

Call: 09091900700 for more info.

WE LOVE DRAMA! DRAMA IS FUN AND EDUCATING...

DRAMA AND TAMBOURINE!

From Shakespeare and the classical Athenian tragedy ‘Oedipus the King” to a modern example of "Long Day's Journey into Night' by Eugene O’Neill. Drama will continue to thrill, entertain and educate many generation of audience for a long time. Being a mode of fiction performed by actors on a stage before an audience, drama is often combined with music, dance, spoken words and dialogue to tell a story be it comedy or tragedy.

Tambourine in (DRAMA)

The word 'tambourine' finds its origins in the French word 'tambourin' The tambourine is a musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called "Zils". Classically the term tambourine denotes an instrument with a drumhead, and in Drama the 'tambourine' plays a significant role in class. In Creative Drama the 'tambourine' is used as a cue tool, transition signal, freeze, movement and concentration. The tambourine is a friend indeed at the Helen O’ Grady Drama Academy and will continue to play a vital role.

We love the tambourine. We love Drama!

Kids love drama. Parents love the Result!

ABOUT US

We began in Australia in 1979. Today we operate throughout the world, with thousands of students attending classes weekly.

WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS: To be happy and successful in today’s highly competitive world, we need to be confident and articulate. Enthusiastic people who learns to speak out clearly and relate confidently develop skills that makes the journey through life much easier. Our stimulating programme assist all student to develop in these important area.

THE PROGRAMME: Our acclaimed programme encompasses a huge body of development through drama activities aimed at increasing the creativity, confidence, communication and performance skills of all student. Enthusiastic participation is encourage at all times and students present a short, scripted production at the end of each year for families and friends. Above all, our classes are super fun!

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: All our staffs are qualified drama teachers and undergo regular training in the Helen O’ Grady Drama Programme which is used exclusively in all our classes worldwide. The class teacher develops a personal rapport with each student and the principal attends classes regularly to monitor progress.

OUR CLASSES

3-5yrrs (Kindy programme)

5-8yrs (Lower Primary)

9-12yrs (Upper Primary)

13-18yrs (Youth Theatre)

19+ (Adult Classes) 

FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT

Tel: 017767726, 08091900600, 08091900700

Email: info@spanigeria.org

Website: www.spanigeria.org

Summer Diaries: Our HOG Training in South Africa!

We’re excited! Don’t blame us… So much to be thankful for and excited about. First up, the month of August is here, and the smell of Summer is everywhere [Hooray!!!!]. Remember to sign up for our F.A.T CAMP, coming up in a few days [and no, it has nothing to do with your size lol] Find out all about it here. 

So, back to the Summer Diaries gist! Our team [Head of Operations - Lola Odukoya , Head of Drama Academy - Benedicta Etienne, Admin - Bunmi Falowo and Drama Teacher/Director -  Doyin Onasanya] is currently in South Africa for training with Helen O’Grady. All to give you a better experience! We won’t be saying much, we’ll just let the photos speak for themselves. Have fun viewing!!!

The Future Is Now

It's been two weeks of fun and amazing performances at the Helen O' Grady Drama Academy Lagos Island Summer Camp 2014. We combined a blend of dance-drama to portray the uniqueness of theatre as a tool for child creativity awareness and self-development. At Helen O' Grady Drama academy we never stop believing that every child is a superstar! And Summer Camp provides us with that opportunity to get up-close and personal with our student and help them arrive that point of total confidence. 

The future is now. The future is here... The past two weeks has proven this to be very correct, as our Summer Camp students put together two classical plays "The Sound Of Music" & "Her wish" (African version of the Cinderella story) with our very own 'Shade Shonibare' Starring as 'Maria' in the sound of music. Their performance blew the mind of our audiences away at our weekly parent day presentation  held at #Span Theatre, no 1 Abuja, Street, off First Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi Lagos. Future Superstars are emerging before our very own eyes.

The past two weeks of camp has been incredibly awesome! And we can wait to get the last week of camp (Week 3) started already. 

Join us at Helen O' Grady Summer Camp 2014 next week as we put together another grand performance. @ #Span Theatre, no 1 Abuja, Street, Off First Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi.

WE LOVE DRAMA!!!

Sarah Boulos

The Academy - Principal - Lagos Island

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

08091900700, 08091900600

theacademylagos@gmail.com

www.dramaafrica.com

http//helenogradydramaacademy-lagosislands.blogspot.com

Summer Camp 2014

Make this summer a memorable experience for your kids! Helen O' Grady Drama Academy Lagos Island presents a 3 week Summer Holiday Camp for kids ages 3-18. Camp activities include Dance, Drama, Music, Fine Arts, Field trips and loads of fun.

Date: 14^th July-2nd August 2014.

Time 10am-2pm daily.

Venue: 1 Abuja Street, Banana Island Ikoyi.

Fee: N20, 000 per week.

For booking call 017767726, 08091900700.

At Helen O’ Grady… EVERY CHILD IS A SUPERSTAR!

Summer Camp 2014

Summer is almost here!  Africa's largest and most extensive drama school present

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy Lagos Island Summer Camp 2014!

Fun and learning has never been so wonderfully put together as we have done at the Helen O’ Grady summer camp. Summer Camp combines the joy of fun and learning in a safe and supervised environment where kids can explore new areas of interest with encouragement from our trained and qualified teachers. It promises to be (3) weeks of unlimited fun-packed activities.

Camp is open for boys and girls ages 3-18.

Get in on the act! Start your bookings now. Limited space available…

        Come experience drama on earth with Mr. Joshua @No 1, Abuja Street Banana Island Ikoyi Lagos. 

Be sure to bring a friend along… These classes are super fun!!

DO YOU KNOW?  Research reveals DRAMA enhances self-confidence, communication skills and creativity?

Taking risk in class and performing for an audience teach students to trust their ideas and ability. This confidence gained in Drama applies to school, career and life.

             Take advantage of our classes & GET IN ON THE ACT! 

WE MISS YOU

Today we remember our very own “Zainab Raji”... a teacher, a colleague and a friend. Today marks it a year since you passed away; your memories will forever remain evergreen in our hearts, WE ALL MISS YOU. RIP Zainab...  

WELCOME TO TERM 3