My daughter has been doing Drama at Islamia College since the last term last year. Due to certain events last year, she had become very shy and had lost self-confidence.

I was so pleasantly surprised yesterday when I saw her perform on stage. It’s a big step forward from last year (at the end of last year, she didn’t even have the confidence to go up on stage at her Awards Day to collect her award!) I would like to say a big thank you to the teachers for their support and encouragement and for helping my daughter regain her confidence.

My son was helped at Helen O’Grady in his primary school years, especially in Foundation Phase. His grade one teacher complained that he didn’t want to talk in class, and I was advised to take him to Helen O’Grady Drama. He attended on Saturdays and in no time, he was so fluent at speaking English that he started to be active and was able to socialize with others. Thanks to the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy!

Tshego is loving this drama – I never thought she would take it to heart like she has. I even sacrifice my own things to bring her to every class.

During the Presentation Day, I couldn’t help but notice how Craig had matured and grown in confidence and self-esteem in the years he has been with you. For this I thank you enormously and hope that this will help Craig in future years in whatever he chooses to do. Once again, I would like you to know how important you have been in making Craig the confident, well-spoken young boy he has become

It’s amazing to think how his confidence has grown since he started with you 4 years ago. I have only good things to say about your Academy, and we thank you for including and accommodating both the boys.