| "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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| "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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| "This is the second year we have thoroughly enjoyed the end of year Drama Presentation. We realise a lot of work is involved and we thank you for allowing the children to practise the skills learnt during the year. We believe the Presentation is for the children's benefit and that it is an added bonus that we parents are able to enjoy it! Thank you for making it possible." |
| Georgia & Richard Allen |
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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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"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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| "We read your newsletter today and though we would write to let you know how pleased we are with Jenny's progress. Last Friday we were invited to a school assembly given by Jenny's class and Jenny did some reading. We were very impressed with her confidence as she stood up and addressed the audience, which included the rest of the infants and a fair number of other parents. She read very clearly, with good speed and expression. We feel certain this is a result of your classes since her confidence rather stood out. Your newsletter mentioned transformation, and certainly Jenny's progress amounts to this, since only a year ago she was a very shy, retiring young lady." |
| S.K. Harkness |
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