Foundational Skills Course
Years 4 - 10
We cover the fundamentals of public speaking in an intensive 4 week course. Using a blend of theory and practical experience, your child will come out with some key techniques that will immediately make their speeches stand out from the crowd.
Class sizes typically 3 to 5. These are in person classes.
Indicative course cost for Term 1 2026 is $132.
Timetable
Location Baulkham Hills:
- Sunday 8:00AM from 8th February for 4 weeks
- Tuesday 17:15 from 10th February for 4 weeks
- Friday 18:30 from 7th February for 4 weeks
One Day Holiday Workshop Friday 30th January 9:30 to 16:30 ($200 - Baulkham Hills)
Location Carlingford: Thursday 17:00 from 12th February for 4 weeks
Location Blacktown: Wednesday 17:30 from 11th February for 4 weeks
Location Canley Vale: Monday 17:00 from 9th February for 4 weeks
Key learning areas are:
Confidence and managing anxiety
Impromptu answer structure
Longer form speech structure
Engagement and Hooks
Vocal Image
Body language and Eye Contact
Choosing the right words
For advanced Yr 3 and upwards
Weekly themes
Week 1: Confidence and Idea Structure
Week 2: Long form Structure and Hooks
Week 3: Vocal Image, Body movement and Eye Contact
Week 4: Language and Presentation
Presentation Finale
They all start nervous. Then pretty quickly they get comfortable. And we like to end with a presentation in front of family to make them uncomfortable again!
Mix of Practical and Theory
Each lesson the children will do a mix of impromptu speaking to develop their thinking and clarity as well as homework to reinforce the new ideas that they’ve learnt
Engage their
growing curiosity
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
