When Speak Up students, small and tall Got up on stage in the concert hall Their mums and dads looked on with pride. What a wonder! What a day! They cried. To see them standing on the stage So brave, and strong and unafraid. Confidence and talent in equal measure, It makes...
Your child loves to act and sing or dance. You've asked what they would like to be when they grow up. They stand proudly, and confidently declare, "I'm going to be an actor!" Eek. You gasp. What are you going to do to help them achieve...
Does practice make perfect or does practice make progress? As we reflect on the year, we thought it would be lovely to share a video of some of our long term students talking about the progress they have made over the years. There is enormous...
1. Schools are under more pressure than ever to deliver academic results With Naplan and increased standardised testing, schools and teachers are under pressure to deliver academic results. Unfortunately, this often impacts the way schools approach the curriculum, and subjects like drama, music and art sometimes receive less attention. We meet students...
Have you ever wondered about the history of Halloween? Halloween, or All Hallow's Eve, falls each year on 31st October. It is believed that the day was originally celebrated as an ancient Celtic festival which marked the end of summer and the harvest, and the...
With his stories of mischievous children, evil witches, wondrous adventures, and fantastic creatures, Roald Dahl takes us all to a world of magic and amazement! It's clear to see why we love Roald Dahl! Not only was he a short story writer, novelist, and one of Speak...
Creativity isn't just colour and paint. Creativity is a way of looking at the world! At Speak Up, kids use their creativity and imaginations to solve problems, illustrate meaning and mood with their voices, build believable characters, design crafts and costumes with a focus on...
In Part one of Show and Tell, we talked about the benefits of show and tell for children at school, and there are so many. Now for the really useful part - how to help your child prepare a great Show and Tell! Show and Tell Topic...
Show and tell (or show and share) is usually the first opportunity young children have to stand up in front of a small group and speak. The opportunity to do a show and tell might come up in kindergarten, or once they start primary school....
Here at Speak Up, our number one goal Is to work with kids and play a lasting role By building in students a solid foundation In confidence, creativity and communication. It's sometimes hard to summarise the magic of drama, and why it works so well to help kids build...