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 up to 5. These are in person classes.

Indicative course cost for Term 4 2025 was $120.

Key learning areas are:

  1. Confidence and managing anxiety

  2. Impromptu answer structure

  3. Longer form speech structure

  4. Engagement and Hooks

  5. Vocal Image

  6. Body language and Eye Contact

  7. 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.

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