The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy Christchurch and Canterbury

Upper Primary PROP AND COSTUME list

2012-02-16T13:22:00.001+13:00

Week 2 10 - 16 Feb

“Race to the Pole” Bring clothes suitable for blizzard conditions.

Week 3 17 - 23 Feb

“The Volcano”: Nothing required

Week 4 24 - 1 Mar

“Bus Accident”. Come as a tourist

Week 5 2 - 8 Mar

“Go Easy With the Chilli!”. Any Mexican dress ups.

Week 6 9 - 15 Mar

“The Show Must Go On”. Come as an actor or member of the stage crew

Week 7 16 - 22 Mar

“Exploring the Caves”. Bring a head torch, helmet or suitable clothing.

Week 8 23 - 29 Mar

“Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad”. Come as a knight or a lady

Week 9 30 - 5 Apr

“Business as Usual”. Come as a customer or a sales assistant

Lower Primary PROP AND COSTUME list

2012-02-16T12:58:00.005+13:00

Week 2 10 - 16 Feb
Bring a rag, brush or bucket for car cleaning.

Week 3 17 - 23 Feb
Bring an item you would have at the beach such as towel, sunscreen,bucket and spade.

Week 4 24 - 1 Mar
A trip on a flying carpet. Bring a ticket, and perhaps a camera or binoculars.

Week 5 2 - 8 Mar
Nothing required

Week 6 9 - 15 Mar
Plastic or paper plates and cutlery

Week 7 16 - 22 Mar
Bring something you might use for gardening such as gloves, a trowel or small broom.

Week 8 23 - 29 Mar
Small newspaper, ie free community paper

Week 9 30 - 5 Apr
Hat, gloves, scarf – accessories for cold weather

2012

2012-02-16T12:55:00.000+13:00

Places are still available for classes around Christchurch and Canterbury. Please phone to secure a place - we have limited spaces and some classes are already full.

Our Term 4 Productions

2011-11-08T23:07:00.000+13:00

We have confirmed four plays that are beingperformed by our classes on the weekend of the 17 and 18 December.

-The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe
-Pirate Joe
-Circus Capers
-The League of Freaky Creatures.

Production practise is in full swing and the students are doing an awesome job!

Rangiora and St Martins Studios

2011-08-17T09:13:00.000+12:00

Our Rangiora and St Martins studios are continuing as normal today. We'll see you there!

It's SNOWING!

2011-08-15T10:08:00.000+12:00

Our Shirley and Fendalton classes are cancelled today. Schools are closed and if it isn't safe enough to go to school, then it isn't safe enough to head to drama classes. I hope you are all keeping warm at home and enjoying the fun of winter! We look forward to seeing you next week instead!

Term 3 Prop List - Upper Primary

2011-08-03T21:50:00.001+12:00

Term 3 Prop List - Lower Primary

2011-08-03T21:47:00.004+12:00

Queenspark Change of Venue

2011-07-27T22:10:00.002+12:00

We are moving our Queenspark class to a new venue! From 4th August we will be at the Parkview Lounge at 75 Queenspark Drive. We look forward to seeing you all there.

TERM THREE

2011-07-14T22:50:00.000+12:00

Enrolments are now being taken for term 3. Please phone 359 6546, if you would like to enrol your child in our fantastic drama classes in Christchurch and Canterbury.

Our term 3 classes begin the week beginning 1 August, and we will be completing a 10 week term. Towards the end of term 3 we will start preparing for our Production which is being held in term 4.

I hope you have a great school holidays.

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2011-06-26T14:42:00.004+12:00

WATER BOTTLES

2011-05-18T21:19:00.000+12:00

A reminder that it is good practise to bring a water bottle to class. We use our voices a lot - especially during a performance term and water helps!

TERM TWO PERFORMANCES

2011-05-18T21:15:00.000+12:00

At the end of this term we invite the parents along for a Parent Day Presentation. As parents are not invited to watch our classes each week, this is a fantastic chance for you to come along and view the type of things we do within a lesson.
It is also a chance for the students to peform for an audience, in a safe and easy way because it is just within a normal class lesson.
Newsletters will go out soon, with all the details!

PROP LIST for the following classes: Fendalton, Amberley, Queenspark, St Martins, Lincoln, Paparoa St

2011-05-11T21:49:00.000+12:00

PROP LIST for the following classes: Shirley, Avonhead, Rangiora, Oaklands, Bishopdale

2011-05-11T21:42:00.004+12:00

Early Payment Discount

2011-04-13T21:19:00.003+12:00

Early payments for next term must be received by 16 April - strictly- to qualify for the 10% discount.

Last Week for TERM 2

2011-04-13T21:19:00.000+12:00

This week is the last weeek for term one. A reminder to parents that all enrolments are continued into next term, unless we hear otherwise. Phone me on 359 6546 to let me know if you are NOT returning.
Have a safe and happy holiday!

St Martins Class has restarted

2011-04-06T22:31:00.001+12:00

We are using the Opawa Baptist Church hall on Wilson's Rd for the next two weeks, at least. We look forward to seeing everyone back!!

Lincoln Lower Primary DRESSING UP As Grown-ups!

2011-03-22T14:16:00.002+13:00

Most classes have restarted!

2011-03-21T16:59:00.002+13:00

All classes, except St Martins and Shirley, have restarted and are continuing as normal! Please check with the teacher as to what week she is teaching so that you are bringing the correct PROP or COSTUME!

St Martins

2011-03-21T16:57:00.000+13:00

Risingholme is unable to be used until April. I am investigating some other options and will email everyone if or when I can confirm another venue. Worst case scenario, we should get the last two weeks of term at Risingholme!

Shirley Class

2011-03-21T16:55:00.001+13:00

Banks Ave school has still not reopened so classes are suspended. They plan to open on 23 March so I will make contact with them after this date to check the availablitiy of their hall.

Classes Restarting

2011-03-09T22:08:00.001+13:00

The following classes have restarted since the Earthquake:

Amberley

Rangiora

Lincoln

Bishopdale

Fendalton

Yet to be confirmed for this Saturday – Paparoa Street.

Yet to be confirmed for 15 March – Avonhead.

Oaklands will restart 17 March.

Classes unable to open – Queenspark, Shirley, St Martins, at this stage.

Thank you for your patience.

Lincoln Studio

2011-02-19T14:31:00.000+13:00

Our Upper Primary class thoroughly enjoyed the Impromptu Telephone conversations!

Students at the Fendalton Studio enjoy their first lesson for 2011!

2011-02-08T22:40:00.000+13:00

Dates for 2011 Drama Classes in Christchurch

2011-01-26T22:14:00.004+13:00

Term 1 - 10 lessons (7 Feb – 16 Apr)

Term 2 - 10 lessons (2 May – 9 Jul)
               Classes as normal Queen's Birthday – Mon 6 June

Term 3 - 10 lessons (1 Aug – 8 Oct)

Term 4 -   9 lessons, 8 weeks + production (24 Oct – 16 Dec)
               Classes resume on Labour Day – Mon 24 October

Our Fantastic Drama Teachers in 2011

2011-01-25T22:54:00.003+13:00

Kirsty Willis – Principal

Kate Wilson – Teacher / Senior Trainer

Samantha Boyce Da Cruz – Teacher

Marlies Fornasier-Stanley – Teacher

Anna McBreen – Teacher / Admin Assistant

Michelle Robinson - Teacher

Prudence Spencer - Teacher

Starting Dates for Christchurch Drama Classes

2011-01-24T17:13:00.003+13:00

Classes commence as follows:

ž Monday 7 Feb Fendalton Shirley

ž Tuesday 8 Feb Avonhead Amberley Ashburton

ž Wednesday 9 Feb St Martins Rangiora

ž Thursday 10 Feb Queenspark Oaklands Timaru

ž Friday 11 Feb Bishopdale Lincoln

ž Saturday 12 Feb Paparoa St

Avonhead class times have changed to begin at 3.30pm and 4.30pm.