Learn Drama with me, Macau! 2015

At this year's Learn with me, Macau! summer camp, Mr Lawrence Fong from Helen O 'Grady Asia got the chance to meet these enthusiastic and fun-loving little ones! Children were invited to leave their tables and chairs behind and join the fun!

At the start of class, everyone was excited to listen to Mr Lawrence and gathered around him! 

"What are we going to do today, Mr Lawrence?"

When invited up, this little one introduced himself dramatically and confidently with his fist up in the air! Great job!

As class progressed, these young ones were laughing uncontrollably as they watched Mr Lawrence demonstrate what they were about to do next! 

It was time to move around and interact! In her little pink dress, this girl walked with grace and a big beautiful smile on her face, all ready to greet her friends!

Rounding up, Mr Lawrence gathered everyone in a circle to play a game together!

Students remember best when they are having fun and when they are creating memories with their friends. Through drama, students build up their confidence in presenting themselves in front of others and enjoy the whole journey! 

Helen O'Grady Asia Conference 2015

 

Helen O'Grady (Asia) organized its 4th Conference in Singapore at NSRRC on July 1-2nd attended by participants from Singapore, China, Australia, UK, Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong and Macao.

The Conference was kick-started by a team of excited Helen O'Grady teachers from Singapore Franchise who trained hard to introduce SINGAPORE CITY through a song and dance routine.

 

Teachers were treated to workshop plays "Fine Dining" and "Lazy Lak" adding other "business"  to their productions in addition to picking up new vocabulary in French and Dutch languages. 

Lynette Teo jointly leading a training with Carine Chan from Hong Kong

Teachers rehearsing "Fine Dining"

Conference Finale led by Francine Wan and Lawrence Fong with a pat on the back for everyone to the song  "Thank you Mr. Mayor" from Pied Piper of Hamelin

Year End Performances at MAC

First Year End Performance 

at Macau Anglican College

After 10 weeks of hard work, students from 4 classes at MAC performed their final year end performance in the school hall.  Upper Primary students performed an encore to the delight of other Lower Primary parents and students.  Well done Drama Students!

"Thank You Mr. Mayor" song and dance

The Pied Piper

Pirate Tom

"Pirate Joe"

We are so delighted to see the proud parents of their children's performance.  Parents were reminded that tonight every child on stage is a STAR! 

 

 

Drama Fun on Coloane Beach

Outdoor Fun at end of Production Term

 

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy in Macao finished the Production Term at end of June 16th, 2015.  But prior to that, after the last rehearsal for "Pirate Joe" the drama teachers spent a couple of hours exploring Coloane Beach ("Black Beach") in Macao.  This was on Saturday June 13th when Nancy together with Teachers Lawrence and Francine took a stroll along this beach for the first time!

Teacher Lawrence and Nancy on Coloane Black Beach

Teacher Francine having a fun moment

Lots of fun -a winning smile and dramatic pose! 

To end the day, the team went for a musical Disney's "Beauty and the Beast's "opening night at The Venetian Theatre! It was the best way to celebrate the end of a production term for the team!

Cleaning up has its benefits in "What A Find"!

Students from MAC participated in their regular drama classes on Saturday.  The students were pleasantly surprised with their find during the "clean up" of the "attic".  Gosh!  How quickly they dressed!  Here, 2 of the 4 classes strike their pose with their accessories and dress up moments! 

11.30 am class striking a pose with their find!

I'm one of the "Cats"

What about me?

4.30pm MAC class celebrates their find in their own way!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

"The Crafty Crockery" - Mime to Music by MAC Upper Primary

Students at Macau Anglican College performs a Mime-To-Music with the crockery crashing on the table leaving the host reeling from shock!

Upper Primary Students performing the Mime "The Crafty Crockery"

2pm Lower Primary class performing the same Mime!

Students love our Movement Segment which teaches them to use effective listening to music to communicate with the audience.  Through the varied expressions and body movements, students show their individuality and creativity each week!

Here the students rehearse for a short Parents' Observation in their individual classes.

Observation Day - Macau

Classes were launched in Macau on September 20th 2014.  After 7 weeks, parents were invited to an observation day!  Here you can feel the pulse of the students' enthusiasm as they prepare for the day's lesson before the parents were invited to the classroom to preview a segment of work including Speech, Mime-to-Music and an Improvisation!

 Feel the enthusiasm of these 4pm drama students as they rehearse their speech lines.

Look at the adorable "Strawberries" in the foreground 

as the students prepare to perform "Bananas are Special" by the 2pm class.

Six months have quickly gone by and it is time for yet another round of classes reaching the goal post of another set of performances.  Without comparing the students, we can see how much each has grown from a Parent Day to a year end performance.  See for yourself!

Our Little Tykes with Happy looking so sad as she has lost her red nose!

"Search The Circus", Little Tykes Performance June 28, 2014

Here comes the Mexicans ready to party and enjoy their Fiesta...La Cucaracha

La Cucaracha - "Fiesta in Triesta"

 

What does Carlos have in mind?

With a small cast of 12 children, the students put up a superb performance in "Fiesta in Triesta" and transformed the studio into a Mexican Fiesta for parents and friends!

Not forgetting our Lower Primary who performed our classic favorite in "The Chicken Hearted Fox". It is such a big change in both physical and vocal energy from these 6 to 8 year olds!  Not only the costumes and wonderful backdrop can mask their highly expressive energy each exude during the performance!

Hmm!  What's Frances and Freddy Fox planning?

Our beautiful farm animal having a blast!

Guess what?  Yikes!  The foxes are here!

It's time for bed farm workers!  Let's all have a good night's rest.

Beijing Year End Performances

A big round of applause for Beijing's year end performances!  Parents were pleased with their children's showcase in "Search the Circus" for the Little Tykes from ages 4 to 6.  Here's one of the characters - Happy, who lost his red nose!

Look out Farmer Giles!  Freddy Fox is coming to steal the chicks! Our beloved Lower Primary play  "The Chicken-Hearted Fox" was performed by the Friday evening LP class. Here comes Freddy Fox!

What is he searching for?  Hmm! Chickens Galore!

Here comes one of our beloved little chicks (below)