The Academy's specialist drama teachers, who are all DBS checked, undergo extensive training in the Helen O'Grady teaching methods. They ensure each student is encouraged in a warm, positive learning environment, where mutual respect is a high priority.
The unique programme aims to develop confidence, self-esteem, verbal communication skills and creativity, through a highly developed and extensive drama curriculum. All students attend a one-hour lesson each week during the school year. In the summer term all the students begin rehearsing a scripted play, devised for their particular age-group, which is performed to an invited audience.
The curriculum, which has been developed over 30 years internationally, is constantly revised and updated. Classes include warm up activities, speech work, mimes to music, short scripted pieces and creative improvisations. Each age group has specially-written targeted material, so every child is challenged. The lessons are great fun!
Helen Walls, Principal of the Academy in Sevenoaks, says, "It is wonderful our drama classes are in easy reach of everyone! We have a fantastic curriculum and I know that each and every student will be nurtured in our child-centred, friendly school."
The Academy locally currently operates in the following locations: -
BIGGIN HILL - CHISLEHURST - GRAVESEND - HAYES - PETTS WOOD - ORPINGTON - SEVENOAKS - SHORTLANDS
Email: bromley@helenogrady.co.uk
Website: www.helenogrady.co.uk
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