Speaking Schools Australasia Summer School Holiday Workshops
- Tue Dec 10 2024 - Fri Jan 24 2025
- Kids
Teens - From $240+ | See Speaking Schools Australasia for costs.

Is your child shy or outgoing, beginner or adept? Are you looking for a fun and engaging class to help them find their voice and build their confidence?
Speaking Schools Australasia can help. This ellaslist favourite won the North Shore Local Business Award for Outstanding Education Service in 2023 as well as Businessperson of the Year at the Local Business Awards in 2024!
Speaking Schools Australasia Summer Holiday Workshops

Speaking Schools Australasia offer a range of fun and educational summer holiday workshops in debating and public speaking. These workshops are for school students (Kindy to Year 10) and are hosted at convenient locations in Parramatta, North Sydney, Burwood, Wahroonga, and online.
Since opening its doors in 2015, Speaking Schools Australasia have helped over 25,000+ students improve their speaking skills and develop their confidence. With a welcoming environment, an emphasis on small classes, and plenty of personal feedback from expert coaches, SSA aim to help every student bring their words to life.
The workshops are divided between year group, skill level, and topic area to ensure that every student has plenty of opportunities to thrive, regardless of their background.
Speaking Schools take their key teaching doctrine of 'learning by doing' to heart and seek to ensure that every class is kept small so that every student is given multiple opportunities to speak in a fun and welcoming environment. Every student is also provided with individualised feedback from their experienced and passionate coaches.
Summer School Holiday Courses

Speaking Skills Bumblebees
Kindy, Mixed Experience
A two-day program for students in Kindergarten that allows them to develop their communication skills through interactive games and activities. For more info, click HERE.
Presentation Skills Tabby Cats
Years 1 & 2, Beginner Students
The perfect holiday workshop for early primary students just starting out at school and looking to find their feet. A fun introduction to speaking in front of a group. For more info, click HERE.
Presentation Skills Tigers
Years 1 & 2, Experienced Students
The Tigers workshop provides 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 summer school holidays, the focus will be on Speaking Up. For more info, click HERE.
Speaking Camp Koalas
Years 3 & 4, Beginner Students
The Koalas program is an interactive, activity-based workshop that introduces beginner-level mid-primary students 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. For more info, click HERE.
Speaking Camp Kangaroos
Years 3 & 4, Experienced Students
This workshop for experienced speakers enables students to apply their speaking skills in a variety of novel situations, developing their confidence, critical thinking and resilience even further. This summer, the focus will be on Finding Your Voice. For more info, click HERE.
Public Speaking Honeyeaters
Years 5, 6 & 7, Mixed Experience
This mixed-experience workshop aims to give primary and early high school students a head start on their public speaking and speech-writing skills in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Over the summer holidays, this program will be focusing on Captivating Audiences. For more info, click HERE.
Debating Hummingbirds
Years 5, 6 & 7, Introductory Program
A foundational workshop tailored for students 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. For more info, click HERE.
Debating Hawks
Years 5 & 6, Experienced Students
This is a semi-modular workshop for students with some debating experience that allows them to consolidate their knowledge, practise their debating skills, and gain exposure to interesting and pertinent topics. You'd better hurry, spots for this workshop book up fast! For more info, click HERE.
Public Speaking Polar Bears
Years 6, 7 & 8, Mixed Experience
The Public Speaking Polar Bears workshop provides students 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. This summer, the focus will be on Engaging Audiences. For more info, click HERE.
Practice Debates
Years 7, 8, 9 & 10, Experienced Students
This engaging and interactive workshop offers 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. Online courses are available. For more info, click HERE.

Where: North Sydney, Wahroonga, Burwood, North Parramatta and Online
When: Classes start on 10 December 2024 and run on select dates until 24 January 2025
Cost: From $240+ | See Speaking Schools Australasia for costs.
For more information visit Speaking Schools Australasia or contact Mark on 0404 107 372 or at contact@speakingschools.
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