SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTIONS IN TOKYO

The first Helen O'Grady Drama Academy opened in Tokyo last September and they have recently completed their first set of year-end productions. Principal, Tenie Sangma, even showed a selection of exercises from her Kindy Drama class, and they all took the opportunity to dress as dinosaurs!

(pictures copyright Peter Blake)

Tenie runs away from the STRONG dinosaurs!

"I can't see my teacher anywhere!"

"Now no-one can see me!"

Older children presented their rendition of "The Wedding" and the "Sword In The Stone". These are the great sets they used:

The wedding car ready to take the bride and groom on honeymoon.

"Who will be king?"

Parents were thrilled to see their children performing for the first time:

"My husband and I wanted to congratulate you (and your husband) for a fabulous show today.  Everyone did a fantastic job and we were pleased to see how Sara had grown over the last few months.  She thoroughly enjoyed herself and we are proud of her!

Thank you and your team for all the great work!

Good night.  Nami"

 

"BRAVO! Great job, Tenie!  You have worked so hard, and today's performance was a fabulous culmination of your efforts!  We all enjoyed the performances tremendously and feel very proud of Kjerstin and her peers.  Thank you!!!

Now, sit back and relax!
Tami"

"Thank you for the beautiful show today! The children were amazing!
He REALLY loves drama! :)
You must be sighing with relief and happiness that it all went so well!

Love Gaelle and Gabriel"

Tenie offers her excellent Helen O'Grady classes through her company Tokyo Bees.  

HELEN O'GRADY LAUCHES IN TOKYO

National Director, Nigel Le Page, and Training Manager, Margaret Darley, recently spent a week in Tokyo with new Franchisee Tenie Sangma, pictured below.

Tenie en route to class

 Tenie is opening both Kindy and Primary classes, working very closely with schools around the area.

Margaret encourages pre-school children to 'build a sandcastle' with the help of Lotea's daddy.

'Making a pizza' with the Summerhill class.

Special surprise time.

Lower Primary classes, which start at age 6 in Japan, will be available throughout the area. Tenie's company, Tokyo Bees, will offer the Helen O'Grady programme.

Tenie demonstrates the use of levels with some Lower Primary students.

During a very busy - and very hot! - week, Nigel and Margaret were happy to find some tranquil spots!

Japanese garden at the hotel

Sunrise over the skyscrapers of Tokyo.

 

 

 

 

We wish Tenie and Tokyo Bees much success with the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy.

FRANCHISEE TRAINING 2012

Last month, induction training for new Franchisees took place at the Mercure Hotel in Bristol. National Director, Nigel Le Page, and Trainers, Margaret Darley and Alison Mazanec, welcomed new Principals from around the world!

New Franchisees from L to R: Chris and Kathryn Gregory (Bath), Andrea Williams (St Helens), Katy Markey (West Sussex) and Tenie Sangma (Tokyo).

 

 

 As well as workshopping a great deal of curriculum and visiting both regular classes and end of year shows, the team covered all necessary administration, marketing and business topic.s

Alison (far L) explains the enrolment procedure

Andrea plays the part of a concerned mother, while Chris and Kathryn deal with the enrolment.

Although the week is packed with learning, it is also a lot of fun. The trainees were fortunate to be in Bristol during the annual Harbour Festival which, this year, enjoyed record crowds, mostly due to the beautiful sunshine. To conclude the proceedings the Class of 2012 enjoyed a meal together at a popular Bristol restaurant.

Tenie (L) and Katy

Christopher, Kathryn and Andrea

Training manager, Margaret Darley (L) and Executive Principal, Alison Mazanec

National Director, Nigel Le Page, with his special award at the end of the training week!

The group, after an excellent evening at Byzantium, Bristol

All new Principals are currently organising themselves for a big launch in September. We wish them all the best of luck!