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Children from Martin ‘Ecol’ette show that drama transcends all languages


Mauritius
28 May

Our wonderful students in the North at Martin 'Ecol'ette: a wonderful English and French school having a "drama session".

Drama is the centre of existence. It is a valuable form of communication. It provides children with an opportunity to work together cooperatively on a shared life.


It gives children the change to express themselves more effectively in everyday situations and encourages children to learn how to influence others and how to put themselves in other people's shoes.

Drama gives students an opportunity to work together co-operatively making creative choices and thinking new ideas. Increasing the child's awareness of the divergence of views both within the classroom and within the wider social context.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge".


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"As a toddler Lara was very vocal and loud but during her Grade 1 year we noticed she started to become a bit of an introvert and more shy. We signed her up with Helen O' Grady Drama Academy in the hope that it would help her with her speech as well as aid her in being more self-confident. Although still a little shy, she has blossomed while doing drama. Her speech is clearer and she is learning to expr..."

- Cape Town Parent