July 2010
Work Experience Student- Vienna Garner
Vienna Garner spent one week at the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy on work experience. In this week Vienna helped with the set designs, backstage with the productions and helped in the office. Vienna also did some work by recording the productions and helped organise the raffle. Vienna enjoyed her time with us and would like to thank everyone for being so helpful and welcoming.
Vienna Takes Charge With Raffle And Video Recording.
Work Experience Student - Chloe Harvey
Chloe, from Portsmouth, spent two weeks with the academy on work experience. As well as teaching and helping in the office, Chloe also helped backstage at productions. Chloe took responsibilty for some set design too. She thoroughly enjoyed her time with us and would like to thank the teachers and students for being so welcoming.
Chloe Helps With Rehearsals And Make-Up
June 2010
The Finish!
June 25th saw the ambulance return to the Portsmouth area to the finish line at Mill Rythe Junior School, Hayling Island. It had covered over 1400 miles in two weeks. Nigel Le Page, National Director of Helen O'Grady Drama, was there to greet the ambulance with all the school pupils and present the champagne! Many thanks to Helen O'Grady Head Office for sponsoring the petrol for this fund-raising event.
The Journey.
The ambulance drove through England, Wales and Scotland. Despite two break-downs and a change of vehicle, the journey was made successfully to Edinburgh and back. The ambulance made over 21 stops, visiting various Helen O'Grady branches and Village Africa supporters. For more information, see www.villageafrica.org.uk or check out Facebook group name Village Africa.
The Ambulance Drive Launch!
The 11th June saw the sponsored ambulance drive launch at Queens' Inclosure School. Cartridge World, Waterlooville, and their Stig were there sponsoring the event.
Work Experience Student - Elspeth Barron
Elspeth, from Havant, recently did her work experience at the academy. She took part in lessons, office work and rehearsals for productions. Elspeth says 'It was a great experience. All the children were welcoming and energetic. They were lots of fun to work with.'
Elspeth Working With Titchfield Students.
May 2010
Ambulance Drive
Jon McGuigan from Southern Ambulance Preservation Society kindly loans ambulance for the Ambulance drive to raise money for Village Africa.
Andrea and Caroline Johnston director of Village Africa with Jon and the ambulance.
Queens Inclosure School Fete
Oscar the drama mascot collects loose change for Village Africa.
Oscar and Isabel encourage people to donate.
Work Experience Student - Eleanor Owen
Eleanor Owen from Gosport has just finished her work experience with the Academy.She has spent the last two weeks working with the children and has enjoyed teaching and helping them with their up and coming shows. Eleanor has learnt many skills in the office, as well as making scenery and has really enjoyed her time there. She loved leading parts of the lessons and hopes to use the skills she has learnt there later on in life and become a drama teacher.
April 2010
Sponsored Ambulance Drive for Village Africa Ambulance Appeal
Plans were started for a massive sppnsored drive around the UK visiting lots of different Helen O'Grady branches. The route will cover over 1,400 miles and take up to two weeks. The aim is to raise £40,000 for the charity Village Africa and buy them a much needed new ambulance. To find out more about this appeal visit www.villageafrica.org.uk
Mill Rythe Drama Club Started
Mill Rythe Junior School in Hayling Island started a new club with the academy with 27 new students - enjoy your new lessons everyone!
March 2010
Crofton Hammond Drama Club Started
Crofton Hammond Infant School started a new club with the academy with 18 pupils - what a creative start to the term!
Work Experience Student - Grace Rolfe
Grace Rolfe from Portchester completed her school work experience placement with the academy. She learnt many jobs behind the scenes in the office and even taught some parts of the lessons! Grace had to take responsibility for planning and teaching some drama games to the groups, as well as follow our curriculum. She did an amazing job and we hope to see her as a drama teacher in the future!
Grace Working With the Cowplain Students