What will my child learn?

• StageOne has a set curriculum for all year levels with a focus on character building, physical movement and voice. Students are taken through a variety of exercises to practice techniques and skills learned are shown through public seasons (twice annually)

Do the tutors know what they are doing?

• All of our tutors are practicing professionals, constantly increasing their skills and knowledge by continuing to be involved in the industry. Prior experience working with children is a neccesity for all staff and teaching qualifications are highly encouraged.

Is my child safe?

• StageOne tutors are vetted by the NZ Police and hold a current First Aid certificate (Red Cross). StageOne operates under the comprehensive Health and Safety policy of Hagley Theatre Company (Hagley College) and staff are trained to cope with emergency situations. All students are advised of our evacuation procedures and are subject to regular drills. Our teaching venue, The Open Stage has 6 emergency exits and all students are advised of their location as well as the location of fire switches and firefighting equipment.

What feedback is given on my child's progress?

• We regularly hold 'open sessions' when parents are welcome to attend classes and rehearsals to see what happens. All StageOne students receive a progress report at the end of each term and an opportunity is given for parents to feedback on StageOne itself (online in 2009).