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Our “Bee Code of Conduct” is a simple code to help instil JAKSA’s values and it is an acronym of JAKSA! J – Joyful                       smiling faces, enjoying class, including everyone A – Appreciative       manners & respect K – … Read More

Take fives are little random acts of kindness that reflect our Bee Code.  Our JAKSA teachers instigate and recognise “take fives” in their classes by rewarding positive behaviour. For example:  if a student helps another student without having to be asked, you could respond with.  “Wow, Lucy.  I am very … Read More

Uniform Requirements Our team are motivated to promote a supportive culture by role-modelling our “Bee Code of Conduct” and implementing our positive rewards and peer support programs.  Another way we embrace our community is by wearing our JAKSA studio uniforms to all classes and performances.  Our team have found that our … Read More

The Jaksa Team are very excited to be implementing a new rewards program called “SPOTLIGHT” highlighting our students who have shown not only improvement but also commitment, dedication, hard work & importantly, teamwork & kindness.  These students will be showcased on the website, social media & on our display boards. … Read More

Today is the ‘first’ blog post on the ‘first’ Sunday after the ‘first’ week of classes. After ten years in business, there aren’t quite so many ‘firsts’ anymore, so I am excited to write about our ‘first week.’ I have many words to describe last week however the one that … Read More

I was going through the concert pictures and discovered these awesome shots.  They’re not awesome because of the pictures themselves (even though I do think they’re fantastic!) They’re awesome because it captured a magic moment of the brave Fathers who had the gusto to move out of their comfort zone … Read More

There are now only 21 days until the concert. Wow!! I cannot believe that another year has flown by with the speed of 1000 gazelles and here I am, awaiting the crazy whirlwind that inevitably pops up as the Concert day looms closer. I write this as I sit eating … Read More

In Drama and Musical Theatre, we do two performances a year. A Pantomime and the End of Year Concert. All of our scripts are written by Miss Jahn and they are always light-hearted, and contain a child-friendly humour to them. Being a drama student is constantly fun. Playing acting games, … Read More

Rehearsals are always full on, but are definitely needed. They help us (the students) remember our cues for when we need to go on stage. At Jaksa we specialise in Musical Theatre, so our end of year concert always has a storyline and is full of Singing, Dancing and Acting!  … Read More

I was prompted to write this blog by a student of mine. This student is the sweetest little thing and she told me that she wants to get a job like mine because, “singing teachers get to play with fancy costumes and listen to music all day.” Oh, from the … Read More