21
Feb
2012
Ralph’s art gallery
Ralph has been very excited this week thanks to one little boy. Benji, who has enjoyed MAD Academy classes in Reading for a number of years, was so inspired by some of the music and dancing in class last week that he drew some very special pictures for his furry friend, Ralph the bear. Ralph [...]
13
Feb
2012
Children’s colouring pages
It’s half term and if you are looking for ideas to keep the children busy, why not check out brand new children’s colouring pages. We have thirty fun colouring pages for you to download and enjoy with your little ones. You will recognise many of the characters as all the colouring pages are based on [...]
9
Feb
2012
New Nominations
It seems even more of you have been showing how much you love MAD Academy’s music and movement classes by nominating your class instructors. Karen Morgan (MAD Academy Epsom), Maggie Duerden (MAD Academy Dorking), Trish Nawacki (MAD Academy Reading), and Sophie Hill (MAD Academy North Oxford) all join Pauline Llewellyn as nominees in this year’s [...]
7
Feb
2012
Listening skills lacking in today’s toddlers
Young children are not getting the opportunities they need to develop important listening skills, according to a recent article in Right Start magazine by Robert Watts. Watts has been exploring why listening skills are so important for young children and what we should be doing to help. These days children are exposed to so many [...]
3
Feb
2012
Awards nominations
Congratulations to Pauline Llewellyn and Sophie Hill for being nominated for a prestigious, national award. Pauline, who runs MAD Academy classes in the Banstead and Cheam area, and Sophie, who runs classes in Oxford and Bicester, have been nominated in the annual Whats on 4 Little Ones Awards. These are particularly special awards as they are voted for [...]
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23
Jan
2012
MAD Academy Croydon receive special fundraising certificates
The toddlers and children who attend MAD Academy Croydon were absolutely delighted last week to be presented with special Children in Need certificates. The children, who all attend the weekly music and movement class, had supported last years week of fundraising for Pudsey Bear, by bringing their teddies to class. The teddies and children got [...]
18
Jan
2012
Year starts on a high note for MAD Academy’s Emma
Henley Standard – Wednesday 18th January 2011 This year is set to start on a high note for music and dance instructor, Emma Lelliott, who has been recently honoured for her business success in this year’s national MAD Academy awards. Emma has run MAD Academy classes for children aged three months to five years in [...]
15
Jan
2012
TV documentary explores the power of music
The More4 TV programme ‘What makes a masterpiece’, shown last night, explored the amazing effects of music on the brain. More4 presenter, Matthew Cain, examined the science behind writing a musical hit and how scientific analysis could show that the human brain responded more positively to certain cords and rhythms. The program visited scientists researching [...]
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29
Nov
2011
MAD Academy instructors learn new moves
MAD Academy franchisees discover skills and muscles they never knew they had! Last weekend saw franchisees from across the country come together in Reading to attend MAD Academy’s annual conference. It started off as a regular conference, with delegates enjoying a packed morning of training, business reviews and award ceremonies. However, renowned for its high [...]
28
Nov
2011
Ralph awards winning franchisees
For some special MAD Academy franchisees, 2011 will be ending on a high note. Debs Newman, Emma Lelliott, Karen Morgan and Maggie Duerden have all been honoured for their achievements in this year’s MAD Academy annual awards. And to add icing on the cake, they were presented with their awards by a very special guest [...]
