Parents want their children to be the very best individuals. They want them to be confident, successful and happy. A training in Public Speaking and Communication Skills develops all of these powerful qualities whilst giving a child a head start in life.
During the eight week terms (4 terms a year), children will:
- Participate in a range of speaking activities including storytelling, conversation, impromptu talks, public speaking, creative drama, speech clarity exercises, reading aloud, book reviews, poetry/prose speaking
- Use their imagination and engage in creative thinking
- Have the opportunity to sit Public Speaking and Drama Examinations conducted by Trinity College, London
OUTCOMES :
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- Overcome shyness and anxiety
- Gain self confidence
- Express ideas and feelings clearly, concisely and courageously
- Assume positions of leadership within the school community
- Improve concentration and imagination
- Improve and develop reading skills
- Students are trained either on an individual basis or in small groups (maximum six) for forty-five minutes per week.
Rebecca first commenced public speaking lessons at the age of 7. Initially she was shy, withdrawn and found it difficult to participate at school in both the classroom and playground. This resulted in a number of social difficulties including isolation and loneliness. After two terms at speech lessons, which included weekly opportunities to stand up and share within a supportive and encouraging environment, Rebecca’s classroom teacher and parents noticed a significant improvement in her self-confidence and self-esteem.Six years later, Rebecca is now school captain at her junior school.
For enquiries, please call Barbara on 613 9889 5654 or email her at [email protected]