Speaking Schools Australasia School Holiday Workshops In Melbourne

Speaking Schools Australasia offers an array of holiday workshops designed to help children from Kindergarten to Year 10 enhance their speaking skills and boost their confidence. These workshops cater to various skill levels and focus on different areas of interest.

Speaking Schools Australasia School Holiday Workshops In Melbourne

Since its inception in 2015, Speaking Schools Australasia has assisted over 25,000 students in honing their speaking abilities. The workshops are systematically arranged based on year group, skill level, and topic area, providing every student with an opportunity to excel. 

Various school holiday courses are on offer, each designed with specific skill levels and objectives in mind. Ranging from beginner to advanced courses in public speaking and debating, each workshop provides an engaging and interactive environment for students to learn and grow.

Summer Holiday Workshops

Presentation Skills Tabby Cats is the perfect beginner school holiday workshop for early primary students in Years 1 & 2, looking to find their feet. A fun introduction to speaking in front of a group.

Presentation Skills Tigers workshop provides experienced students in Years 1 & 2 with interactive and fun activities to both deepen students' understanding of how to best present in front of a class and to further develop their confidence in speaking to audiences. Over the school holidays, the focus will be on Expressing Yourself.

The Speaking Camp Koalas beginner program is an interactive, activity-based workshop that introduces beginner-level mid-primary students in Years 3 & 4 to the exciting world of public speaking and debating. This program helps students gain confidence in their ability to communicate effectively, while also teaching them the basics of public speaking and debating. 

The Speaking Camp Kangaroos workshop for experienced speakers enables students from Years 3 & 4 to apply their speaking skills in a variety of novel situations, developing their confidence, critical thinking and resilience even further. Over the Spring holidays, the focus will be on Speaking with Style.

This mixed-experience Public Speaking Honeyeaters workshop aims to give primary and early high school students from Years 5, 6 & 7 a head start on their public speaking and speech-writing skills in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Over the holidays, this program will focus on Passionate Speeches.

Debating Hummingbirds is an introductory foundational workshop tailored for students from Years 5, 6 & 7 seeking an introduction to the captivating realms of public speaking and debating. It serves as a gentle initiation, laying a solid groundwork for further development. 

The Debating Hawks semi-modular workshop for experienced students in Years 5 & 6 with some debating experience that allows them to consolidate their knowledge, practise their debating skills, and gain exposure to interesting and pertinent topics. 

The Public Speaking Polar Bears workshop provides mixed-experience students from Years 6, 7 & 8 with the chance to nurture a wide array of invaluable skills in the art of public speaking. This program empowers students to cultivate their abilities and unlock their true potential, with a focus on Engaging Audiences.

This engaging and interactive Practice Debates workshop offers experienced Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 high school students a unique opportunity to enhance their skills through a combination of practice debates and theoretical sessions, fostering growth and success in the art of debating. 

Summer Holiday Workshop Timetable

7 - 9 January 2026
12 - 16 January 2026

• Box Hill Campus (VIC), Melbourne

19 - 23 January 2026

• Online Holiday Workshops

Where:    Box Hill Campus, 36 Prospect Street, Box Hill
                Holiday workshops are also available online
When:     Wednesday 7 – Friday 23 January 2026
Cost:       From $250 per child for a 2-day camp

For more information, visit Speaking Schools Australasia or contact Belinda at 0404 921 322 or melbourne@speakingschools.com.au

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