DEBBlinks - Drama Education Beyond Basics

IT'S HOLIDAY TIME!

2009-11-20T09:58:00.003+08:00

HOLIDAY DRAMA FUN

'THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN'

~ a drama and performance workshop ~

Experience the glitz and excitement of producing a play

Introduction to mime, improvisation and role play

Drama games that involve solo and team work

Objective Of This Workshop
The objective is to assist the children to make use of their imagination and crativity to help detach themselves from any inhibitions and display greater confidence.

Participants will be exposed to various aspects of dramatic art:

Charactisation
Story enactment
Imagination journeys
Puppetry

Each day will be a new experience as we explore various stages of a drama production and it will be accompanied by craft activities to further enhance the excitement of putting up a show.
Parents are invited on the last day of the workshop to watch your children display whatever they've experienced as they act out our feature story on stage.

7 - 11 December 2009 (Monday - Friday)

10.00 - 12.00nn for Nursery, K1 & K2

2.00 - 4.00pm for Primary 1-3

Cost: $230.00 (inclusive of all materials)

Call Debbie @ 9698-9807 to register.

@ The HIVE Arts Studio

275 Thomson Road

Novena Ville (opp Novena Church)

#02-03

ART(S) FOR HEART(S)

2009-11-20T09:30:00.002+08:00

DEBBlinks

Proudly Presents

A Fund Raising & Open House

to Support Inclusive Arts Education

21 & 22 November 2009

10am - 4pm

FREE ADMISSION

In the spirit of charity, on sale will be....

Handmade art and crafts
Awesome children's books from Scholastic
Crunchy home baked cookies and cupcakes

FREE for all....

Face-painting
Balloon sculpting
Popcorn
Candy floss
Magic bookmark art
Drama session

So, come on down and be part of the buzz at DEBBlinks new home

@ The HIVE Arts Studio

275 Thomson Road #02-03

Novena Ville (opp. Novena Church)

DEBBlinks @ Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

2009-08-19T10:16:00.000+08:00

DEBBlinks offers drama workshops at the exciting Jacob Ballas Children's Garden. With its theme 'Nature and Me', your child will learn to appreciate nature and discover the wonders of plant life. This 2 hour programme consists of dramatisation and discovery through the gardens.

For registration, do visit the website:

http://www.sbg.org.sg/education/workshopchi.asp

Something New is Abuzz!!!

2009-08-12T11:26:00.000+08:00

We're so excited we just have to share our joy.... our new premises is open!! Come down to THE HIVE Arts Studio, located at Novena Ville, 275 Upper Thomson Road #02-03(directly opposite Novena Church).

Programmes to look out for:

1. EXPRESSIVE READERS - Reading Aloud is an art form in which the eyes and voice play important parts. This programme is designed to assist children in the mastery of this art at a young age and allows it to grow with them as they become great readers and story tellers. Through this skill, they will learn how to bring a story or poem alive using only their voices and facial animations. For ages 5-9 years.

2. SPEECH & DRAMA HOLIDAY PROGRAMME -A three day programme to boost your child's self confidence while inculcating values such as graciousness and resilience. For ages 4-10 years.

Speech and Drama classes for preschool (4-6 years) is also available. This 10-week programme aims to instill good habits and values in the child with themes such as Manners, Responsibility, Respect and Love.

Look out for more details or contact Debbie at 96989807.

2008 Year-end SHOWCASE

2008-11-22T05:56:00.014+08:00

The children in DEBBlinks Speech and Drama programme ended the year with a Showcase for their parents, family and friends. Take a look at what they did.

Gracefields Kindergarten (Gilstead) - Nursery Children

Friday 11.30am class (Mrs Armstrong)

Gracefields Kindergarten (Gilstead) - K1 & K2 Children

10.30am Tuesday class (Mrs Armstrong)

11.30am Tuesday class (Mrs Armstrong)

11.30am Tuesday class (Mrs Jenny)

St Anne's Church Kindergarten

10.00am K1/K2 class (Miss Monica)

10.00am K1/K2 class (Mrs Irene)

NATURE & ME - Jacob Ballas Children's Garden Carnival 2008

2008-11-20T05:39:00.012+08:00

DEBBlinks conducted 6 drama workshops at the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden Carnival 2008 on Saturday, 9 November. Children were engaged in a 45-min drama workshop centred on good etiquette in relating to nature and cultivating respect for plants and all living things. The children were given roles as creatures of the garden and these creatures educated various visitors at the garden on how to care for their garden, their home.

Creatures of the garden gather and discover litter left by picnic visitors. A squirrel falls sick from eating the unsightly litter.

If You're New to this Blog, WELCOME!!

2008-11-06T15:11:00.011+08:00

I can’t be more excited to be starting this blog to get you updated on what DEBBLinks has to offer to your children! Do keep posted on this blog regularly to find out more about what your children go though in our programmes, plus see them in action at some of the classes….

There’s so much your child has to offer, and you play a key role in ensuring their development and setting the values!

Come join me and my teachers on our quest to impart good values to your children…such as respect, resourcefullness, kindness, helpfulness……

Warmest Wishes,
Debbie Woodford
aka Queen Bee

All About Being Resourceful

2008-10-09T07:40:00.005+08:00

The kids have been learning about RESOURCEFULNESS this term. A mouthful! Teaching them to pronounce it was great fun though. Then it went into how 'resourceful' one can be to do things himself/herself without depending on mom or dad or the maid.

At St Anne's Kindergarten, the children role played "Doctor Doctor, Polly is sick' which taught them how to visit the doctor when ill and how important it is to follow the dosage of the medicine prescribed to get better. The girls enjoyed holding Polly the Doll, and being Mommy, while the boys played Doctor.

RESPECT skit performed at Maris Stella Primary

2008-07-04T16:42:00.017+08:00

In January 08, the students of Maris Stella Primary were treated to a skit on Respect. The play was interactive, and the students were able to relate and provide suggestions to the various situations presented.

We Stand For...

2008-07-04T14:59:00.004+08:00

Attitudes for life success are the central focus of DEBBlinks' programmes. Through our speech and drama programme, drama skits, storytelling sessions and customised workshops, children from preschool to secondary levels receive the opportunity to understand the value of making good choices and behaving right.

We aim to continue to impact lives through character development and drama, thereby empowering the child to be a person of good character.

Busily Yours,
Queen Bee

Our Beliefs and Values

2008-07-03T22:56:00.001+08:00

It is important to inculcate good character traits in children. Children should be supported in their character development so as to become a confident, resilient and caring individual with integrity to succeed in school and in life.

Through the world of drama, the children will get the opportunity to look inside themselves and discover the good within them and to use it to better their own lives as well as the lives of others.

Our programmes support building values and stimulating growth in character, thus empowering the child to be a person of good character.

DEBBLinks provides a variety of educational drama based programmes in a nurturing environment with its specialised and trained teachers. It is our hope that with love and support of institutions and parents alike, we can plant the seeds for…
* Creativity *Motivation *Energy *Empowerment *Challenge *Exploration *Inspiration *Leadership *Hope

Whether it's through storytelling, speech and drama, character education programmes, workshops or talks , DEBBLinks offers a host of activities meant to nurture young children and imbibe them with strong values required for life.

Come and join us as we partake on a journey together(because we recognise the pivotal role of parents) in developing your child in an environment that recognises his strengths, builds his confidence and helps him become a valuable individual.

MCYS National Family Council Event at Jacob Ballas Garden

2008-05-04T22:52:00.008+08:00

6 DEBBlinks drama facilitators provided speech and drama workshops centred on Family Love to children at the 'We are Married' campaign. Held in March 08 at the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, over 200 children had a fun-filled time learning about family love through drama activities..