New Kindy Drama, for children aged three and four, has really taken off in our Malta branch. Principal, Alan Montanaro, has recently appointed three new teachers to manage the classes, as numbers have soared in the last two terms. Training Manager, Margaret Darley, recently visited to help train the new teachers, Holly, Alison and Coryse, alongside existing teachers, Izzy and Katherine.
Margaret was also lucky enough to attend (and join in!) a Kindy class. Teacher - Miss Holly as the Maltese children call her - did a great job of enthusing her students in what, for some, was their very first Kindy lesson. The two boys below were entranced with her sheer energy and enthusiasm.
Most training took place at the Principal's house and, during a short break in the sunshine, there was time for a picture. Alan (pictured right) and Margaret (centre) are here with teachers (l to r) Alison, Izzy, Katherine, Holly and Coryse.
Margaret said "We at Head Office are delighted the response to Kindy Drama in Malta has been so positive. Alan Montanaro has been running excellent Primary and Youth Theatre classes for several years. We are not surprised his newest classes have proved so popular. It was a delight to work with such committed and receptive teachers and wonderful to see a class in action. They are a great team in Malta and I am certain the new teachers will build and maintain great classes!"
Training Manager, Margaret Darley, spent time with Janine in class last week and said: "Janine has been a delight to work with. She is so receptive and eager to learn and started with some really exciting classes. She is all set to have a very successful branch in her area. We are thrilled she entered the competition and know she will be an asset to the Academy." Janine is seen below with some of the students in her Stanmore class.
Janine was attracted to the business for many reasons, including the flexible working hours it affords, meaning she can spend time with her lovely daughter, Dea.
As Dea is not quite two years old, she is not eligible to join classes yet but that does not mean she isn't supporting her mum! During training she was happy to join in speech exercises and movement was her speciality! She thoroughly deserved the polo shirt she was awarded! 
