We have changed children’s names for safeguarding purposes. Below you can read some lovely testimonials from parents at our school, past and present.
Testimonials
“I want you all at Graham School to believe that you will forever be in Chloe and I's prayers and we're eternally grateful. ”
Chloe and I would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to all the teachers at Graham for the amazing years Chloe has had with you.
Chloe went through an extremely challenging year and a half of bullying, at her academic school and was diagnosed with anxiety and IBS as a result, Chloe lost a lot of self-confidence, but through it all, she always looked forward to Saturdays at Graham. She struggled with bloating and weight gain because of IBS but never gave up on Ballet because in her own words "no one at Graham made me feel bad about my body'". Chloe and I adore Ms Graham from a distance for her gentle, quiet, assertiveness, dignified support and nurturing in the classroom and all the other teachers and adults around the school for their kindness and empathy.
Thank you, Mr Goodhead, for amazing LAMDA results, for your firm but fair approach to teaching Chloe.
Graham is the first place I have had the courage to leave Chloe under supervision of others and she has loved that feeling of independence and trust but most importantly, safety.
“Thank you for being such a lovely, patient and fun singing teacher. Harriet has absolutely loved her lessons with you; they have always been her favourite. Thank you for all of your time, encouragement and enthusiasm.”
- Anne
“My daughter joined GSDTA at 5, and has gone from strength to strength. She loves every single teacher, she has so many friends who all share their love of dance and performing and as a mum it is amazing to watch all of these little ones gain so much here.”
- Lyndsey
“My daughter has been at GSDTA since she was 4. There’s so many opportunities like exams, shows and competitions. The training is exceptional, the teachers are excellent. My daughter always feels so happy to go to her classes, she feels like is her 2nd home. She has made lovely friends there. Would really recommend GSDTA to anyone that want their children to do Performing Arts.
- Yurimar
“My daughter has been here for a few years now and I can honestly say they are lovely with the kids and parents. I always get an answer to every question, the staff are polite and professional and my child looks forward to Saturdays. Ms Graham is amazing with the kids, very calm but firm and very professional also very empathetic. This is a good learning environment.
- Florence
“She has grown in confidence as a person and believes in herself, she has learnt so much about working hard, being a good friend, her team playing and support to others. ”
A massive thanks to everyone that has been a part of getting Lily to where she has at the end of this year, she has grown in confidence as a person and believes in herself, she has learnt so much about working hard, being a good friend, her team playing and support to others we are also proud of, what is coming through is her desire to want others to do well and succeeded.
She speaks fondly about all her teachers and staff at GSDTA and is so happy. Her discipline at home and her being calm as a person comes from what every person gives her at GSDTA.
So thank you, the comments that we get from parents from other schools at festivals, is someone's always saying how lovely Lily is with the other girls from other school’s backstage, and she is always so chatty and kind to everyone and of course that reassures us she being the best person behind the scenes.