For ethical reasons all names appearing on the statements below have been changed.
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| Alex (7 years old) enjoyed very much the drama classes! The trips to the barber have become easier. He enjoys imaginative play more. He has great imaginative conversations with his younger brother now, and is more receptive to the idea of the difference between reality and DVD’s. (Parent) |
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| Joe (7 years old) really enjoyed the drama sessions. He doesn’t really comment much at home about what happens in school, even if he doesn’t like it. I know you worked with him on hair cuts, and some of it was difficult for him but he never would have mentioned it if I hadn’t asked. He has definitely overcome his fear of hair cutting. I can only put this down to the drama sessions. Overall, this year Joe has grown in confidence and enjoys school very much, including drama. He engages a lot in imaginary play now! (Parent)
Joe really loved going to the drama, and I believe he has gained a lot. Before, when Joe wasn’t listened he would cry, but he would be more tolerant now. He used to hate change, but slowly he has learned to deal with new situations. All year Joe was rather grumpy and moody. On the past two months, I am looking at a different child. He is so happy and funny. (Teacher) |
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| Darren’s (6 years old) capacity to communicate has improved immensely in the last few months, his diction has improved and he has confidence to use different phrases and construct quite complicated sentences which is all new. I believe the drama sessions played an important role to bringing this about. He has initiated imaginative games with us at home (Mum).
I have noticed Darren is more tolerant to noises. He will let sometimes the children laugh in class now (Teacher). |
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| Walter (7 years old) loves playing make-believe and loved going out to you Haris. He really enjoyed the magic carpet! I believe he enjoyed the extra stimulation of the structured sessions. He is now very confident. Before, he was always seeking to please me and would become rather upset when corrected. He now accepts correction with no trouble. He has stopped talking about ‘Thomas’ (his imaginary friend) and talks about the time he spent with Haris. (Teacher)
Walter enjoyed the programme very much, and talked about it when he came home. He talked about pretending to be somebody else and tricking people. He has played tricks on family members from time to time. He has become more aware of keeping secrets and pretending. When I asked him “What did you like the best?” He said. “Everything the best!” (Parent) |
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| Eric (11 years old) enjoyed the sessions very much. Particularly, making up names and playing different characters. He has benefited from the classes and has used some of the strategies learned in class, outside to cope with stressful situations. He has improved in turn-taking and team working (Parent). |
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| Fred (13 years old) enjoyed everything in the drama sessions. His confidence has grown, plus he is much more positive. (Parent)
Has developed his patience and has learned to hold back his anger. He has matured a lot. (Teacher) |
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| Annie (7 years old) liked the drama! It made her very happy and more confident! (Parent) |
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| Jason (12 years old) enjoyed the drama, especially making names and playing different characters. He is more forward coming up with suggestions. (Teacher)
He loved drama. He seems more confident and calmer. He said he will miss it. (Parent) |
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| Stuart (12 years old) enjoyed the drama sessions very much… drama really built his confidence. He enjoyed it more than he would think. Stuart talks about the fun he had in doing drama. He is now more confident to gives his opinion and in general more relaxed. (Parent) |
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| Carlton (8 years old) has become more confident! (Parent) |
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| John (8 years old) is now playing with his action men and talking to them, as opposed to kicking them around and lining them up. This is new, only started in the last few months. He is a completely different child. He was very excited about the drama and would discuss it with me every time. It has done him the world of good. He is now taking turns, has slowed down, is more patient! Everything we said would happen in our first meeting happened! (Parent) |
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| Nick (9 years old) has improved in many areas since he attended the CBD programme. He now asks more questions and lets you explain things to him without cutting you off. (Parent) |
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| Paul … has become more creative and his speech has greatly improved. (Parent) |
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| Max (9 years old) I noticed improvement in his ability to engage in pretend play. One day, he took a hat his sister had brought from a trip, put it on, took a note pad and pretended to be a detective. He interrogated all family members. “where were you when the cake was gone missing?” This is something that never happened before. (Parent) |
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| Stuart (10 years old) enjoyed it tremendously!! His listening skills have improved and has become more attentive. He is now playing more with his brother, and making up games. (Parent) |
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| Adam (10 years old) loved the drama and talked about it all the times! He has more of team spirit now, and has improved in working things out. (Parent) |
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| Nicholas (11 years old) thoroughly enjoyed the drama and would talk about the roles he was playing. He always came back in very good form after drama on Thursdays. (Parent) |
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| Ross (12 years old) is in general very enthusiastic when he starts new things, but he soon looses his interest. In drama, he remained enthusiastic up until the end. He asked me to subscribe him for next year already! I have seen vast improvements all around. He has improved in dealing with anger, is more articulate, and has grown in confidence. (Parent) |
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| David (11 years old) said he loved the drama… he has grown in confidence tremendously! (Parent) |
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