All of the students seem to be loving this term and we are looking forward to some great performances at upcoming assemblies and parent watching week!
Speak Up Speech and Drama classes provide a safe environment for students to challenge themselves without feeling embarrassed or afraid of making a mistake. Drama games and improvisation are fun activities that allow students to stand up and present themselves without the pressure and hype of a “performance.”
Learning to speak well is one of the first steps to improving confidence and communication skills – every Speak Up Speech and Drama class includes some vocal training as well as the opportunity for students to practice eye contact, concentration and listening skills.
Creating drama, inventing characters and telling stories are integral parts our classes. We incorporate a wide range of poetry and prose to engage and inspire students and regularly use arts and craft activities to create special props, costumes, or puppets, which the children use in performances.
Quite often, parents come to us asking for help in building their child’s confidence. For kids, finding self-confidence or courage might be about being able to put your hand up in class, share your ideas in a group, or try a new activity. Improved confidence allows children to make friends more easily, interact with teachers well and flourish at school. It also empowers them
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Program Length 1 hour 1.5 hours Class Size 12 students 4 students Content Tailored group program with lots of improvisation, team work, plays, some focus on technique Tailored individual program with some group activities including plays, improvisation. More time to focus on technique. Exam Informal studio exam in class External AMEB exam Performances Imagination Festival Annual Concert Imagination Festival Annual Concert Fee $100 per
Learn moreDo you want to know the secret to confidence? It is quite simply, knowing who you are, and being ok with whoever that is. The secret to confidence is to embrace what makes us different, and to share it with the world. Our world teaches children to compare themselves to others, to try to fit in no matter what, and that different, is wrong.
Learn moreI love the philosophy and approach at Speak Up and see it as an opportunity for my son to develop his attention, confidence and overcome his issues with anxiety. I’m happy for him to follow the program and trust he is in good hands.
You are welcome to perform on assembly anytime! It is so good for the children having drama lessons and the other students, teachers and parents enjoy it as well.
Congratulations to you and the Speak Up team on another fabulous concert. It was great to see all of the children be encouraged to focus on their abilities and perform. We received Zoe’s report card last week and it is very pleasing to see that her passion and commitment to Speech and Drama is flowing through to her school work! Zoe will be returning
