HELEN O'GRADY CHILDREN'S DRAMA ACADEMY IN ASIA. Established in Australia in 1979, the Academy was founded by Helen O'Grady with the aim to build confidence and self-esteem in children from ages 3 to 17 years old. Today more than 60,000 children from 28 countries all over the world attend classes weekly. This international teaching business continues to grow in strength throughout Asia. Join us and be part of this truly international Helen O'Grady family now!
Friday, 25 December 2009
A Very Merry Christmas!
Saturday, 19 September 2009
西澳大利亚的海伦奥`格雷迪儿童戏剧学院创立于1979年9月,从那时起它便开展各种与戏剧相关的教学活动,并在这些课程和活动的基础之上,发展出了海伦奥`格雷迪戏剧系统。学院近年来的飞速发展正反映了社会对这一服务的迫切需求。对于我们的教学方式和成果,无论是家长和孩子们都给予了一致的好评。许多校长、老师、儿童组织和其它相关机构都大力推荐我们的服务。
通过让学生们参与到极具创造性激励性的舞台艺术课程中,我们得以达成海伦奥`格雷迪戏剧系统所设定的目标。这一系列的课程主要是为了开发学生们的如下品质:
1. 用热情积极的态度对待生活
2. 不断增强的自信心
3. 自尊
4. 语言沟通技巧
5. 有效的社交方法
我们的课程使学生们能够积极地参与自我发展过程中的每一个阶段。每年我们有4个学期,每个学期10周时间。学生每周只需要上1小时的课。我们不举行考试,不过每年课程完成后,我们会发给结业证书。
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Kids Love Drama, Parents Love the Results
Ongoing drama classes are enrolling throughout the world with Hong Kong and
- Enthusiasm, energy and a positive approach to life
- Ongoing confidence
- Self Esteem
- Skill in verbal communication
- Effective social interaction
So visit us on our website: http://www.helenogrady.com.sg/whereweare.htm
to select the studio nearest you or email enquiry@helenogradyfranchise.com
Monday, 17 August 2009
Should I start a business?
Given that a business itself is no guarantee for life time income either, what then are some of the personal qualities that will determine one’s success in it? The factors that drive success can be divided into two – attitude and aptitude. Attitude determines your enthusiasm, your passion for the work or business you are going into, your determination and drive that helps you persevere towards success whilst aptitude is needed to gauge how well you can learn and grow in your business. Starting a business is hard work, maintaining and growing it is another – do you have the stamina (physical and personal interest to see it grow)? How far do you want to take it? I always believe that to be in business, one requires foresight, planning and lots of persistence plus a little bit of luck! Knowing yourself and making your decision to take the bold step leads you towards the next level - what type of business would be suitable; an innovation, a children's business, a franchised model or a takeover of an existing business.
To get some answers - Email enquiry@helenogradyfranchise.com or visit us now at franchise opportunities or franchise corner.
Monday, 10 August 2009
Swine Flu - H1N1
Everyone has been concerned with the spread of swine flu (H1N1) all over the world. Now that summer holidays are almost over in the western countries, children will be heading back to school soon. What should a parent do if your child is unwell? It all depends. There is no one straight or correct answer. School activities and enrichment classes or after-school classes / activities have to go on. This is life.
What we choose to do is based largely on common sense. Children are taught basic hygiene and cleanliness as an essential part of their development and lifestyle. This ownership cannot be passed on to educators even though they take an active interest in raising the awareness. A parent’s daily observation before the child goes to school is important. If the child is unwell, the choice is either to stay home or wear a mask to school. If the child goes to school without a mask while the body resistance may be down, the chances of the child picking up something from the air – whether on the school bus, during recess, or in the community becomes greater. It is a calculated risk and parents, we often would take the easy way out and keep the child at home.
Just as life in school continues, enrichment classes are on-going and are an essential part of a child’s development. Living with the fear of contracting swine flu and staying away from school and/or enrichment classes eventually gives the child a reason to be excused. This is contrary to teaching the values of commitment. Helen O’Grady drama system values commitment – a child’s commitment to regular classes and active participation in it. Our teachers take precautions like school teachers would in monitoring the children attending classes and take active interest in your child’s health. Therefore, I hope that all children will go to classes happily, healthily and have fun without living their lives in fear of the H1N1 virus.
For further information: CDC in the States, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau.