| "As you know, Jackie is a very outgoing, enthusiastic child! However, until she joined the Academy, she had difficulty focussing on the task at hand and was easily distracted. Over the past 2 years, we have noticed a marked improvement in her ability to concentrate and complete tasks. Without dampening her wonderful enthusiasm, you have been able to motivate her and help her develop concentration skills. She really looks forward to her class each Friday!" |
| Susan Baxter |
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| "Due to Courtney having a very sick Mummy at a young age, she found it hard to express herself and became quiet and withdrawn. Helen O'Grady Drama Academy has given her a new confidence in herself and her own abilities and she now mixes with a large group of friends. Her abilities at school have improved since starting Drama. Helen O'Grady's care and kindness has had a wonderful effect on Courtney and our whole family." |
| Tracy Mills |
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| "This is a thank you that cannot really be expressed in words. Through your kindness, generosity and concern for a young girl with special needs, you have given her the platform she's needed to embark on life from. Through the confidence the Academy has given her, Neilly will be able to meet life's challenges on her own two feet – to be independent. We can't tell you how much this means to us as parents." |
| Mark & Diane Sadler |
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| "You may remember that last year I finally left the Academy after having spent seven years with the Cottesloe studio at both Upper Primary and Youth Theatre levels. Although I miss the fun and enjoyment of the classes and end of year productions, the valuable lessons and skills I have learnt have proven to be of great service in both my social life and beyond, and will probably remain with me for the rest of my life." |
| Jeremy David McKenna |
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"This is to let you know how pleased we've been with your Drama classes. The benefit to my four children confidence wise, has been amazing. Fleur has really come out of her shell in the last twelve months. She has a lot of problems at school socially, as she's always looked older than she is. Kids can be so cruel at times. With drama she found her niche and she loves it. Everyone from parents to teachers to family has been amazed at her confidence this year. Fleur performed at the school camp this year and in the school play and really knocked their socks off!
Rhett's problems are totally different to Fleur's, but he's improved a lot too. Between drama and his tutoring, he's getting on top of things again. Babs and Bess just love the classes and look forward to them every week. No doubt they will really benefit too in the long term. At the moment, it’s a weekly love affair, thoroughly enjoyed by them all. We thank you!" |
| Therese van der Voorden |
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| "Zoe has always been shy, but it became a real problem when we moved from Melbourne and she had to change schools. She found it hard to make friends and was reluctant to speak up in class. Since she started at Helen O'Grady's she has become much more confident. Her teacher is delighted with her progress and she has found a best friend at drama. I would recommend Helen O'Grady Drama most highly to other parents." |
| I Evans |
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