In 2008, Mandy Ross - mother, wife and business woman - decided to take on a new challenge. She wanted to enrich the lives of young girls, she wanted to give them opportunities that so many before them have never had. After months of research, she started writing manuals on various subjects and so a business was born…

“It is so important in today’s complex and competitive world to learn life skills which will help you establish your niche in society.”

“Our classes teach a wide variety of essential life skills preparing the girls to undertake successful careers, enjoy smooth running homes and have prosperous futures.”

“We encourage young ladies to make the most of who they are, regardless of their type of personality, their age, height etc.”

Mandy is still very much involved in the business and portrays her role as Operational Manager from the head office in Cape Town. Today “Mandy’s dream” is a national franchise. Bella Donna Finishing School has branches across the country and growing every month. The Bella Donna franchise has had plenty of media coverage in its short lifetime including radio, magazines and newspapers.

Branches in SA

Western Cape Cape Town City Branch – – Edgemead Branch Kuilsriver Branch Stellenbosch Branch Tableview Branch Princess Projects: Grassy Park Branch - – Mitchells Plain Branch – – Retreat Branch – –

KwaZulu Natal Amanzimtoti Branch Durban City Branch Hibiscus Coast Branch Kloof/Hillcrest Branch Pietermaritzburg Pinetown Branch Umhlanga Branch Richards Bay Branch –

Gauteng Centurion Branch – – Branches Available For Purchase

Bella Donna offers a wide variety of subjects which are all individually covered in the lessons throughout the course.

Even though each Bella Donna Branch owner has the required training material to run the classes, professionals such as make-up artists, self-defence coaches, plumbers, electricians, dancers and hairdressers are regularly called in to assist in lessons.

Each weekly lesson lasts 2 hours and it takes about 5 – 6 months to complete the entire course. To celebrate the completion of the course, each girl will receive her Bella Donna Finishing School certificate at a very special ceremony.

What we offer: Etiquette Modeling and Deportment Style Public Speaking Goal Setting Dance Time Management Nutrition and Exercise Money Matters Home Maintenance Interior Decorating Interview Skills Flower Arranging Entertaining Relationships Charity Work

Entertaining

Flower Arranging

Style

Charity Work

Women’s Day

Bella Princess Project

We’re also proud to introduce to you our Sister project, Bella Princess Project. This is a corporate social investment project which offers lessons to girls in underprivileged areas which means that our classes reach girls from all socio- economical backgrounds.

Mandy Ross