Frequently
Asked Questions
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What is Speech & Drama?
Speech & Drama lessons are a combination of dramatic performance and public speaking. Students learn how to use their voice and speak clearly, with expression and volume! They apply these skills to everything from public speaking and reading aloud, to acting and performance. Students have the option of preparing for an annual Speech & Drama exam run through the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB). Some students choose to work towards their AMEB Certificate examination in Year 11, which may earn them ATAR adjustment points at some universities (e.g. UNSW currently offer 2 ATAR adjustment points for the Speech & Drama AMEB Certificates).
Why should my child do Speech & Drama?
No matter what your child ends up doing in life, they’re going to have to speak to people. We want our kids to know how to use their voice and articulate their thoughts, feelings and concerns. This is the most important gift you can give them for the future. TLM offers a safe space for your child to build the skills and confidence required to go out into the big wide world!
Is Speech & Drama mostly for girls?
Every single child should be given the opportunity to find their voice. I’ve taught SO many professional adults who tell me “I wish I’d learnt this as a kid”. Of course we want our girls to speak confidently, but boys also need to be able to express themselves. Everyone is welcome at TLM and the boys always have just as much fun as the girls. Trust me!
Is Speech & Drama just for extroverts?
In terms of personality types, our students are generally either quite shy and come to TLM to build confidence, OR they're total extroverts and here for the DRAMA! You’d be surprised, but these two types work beautifully together :)
Why does Speech & Drama cost a little more than drama classes?
We offer a completely different model to big drama classes. We're have much smaller groups, with structured lessons and a set curriculum. We look at your individual child’s speech skills and what they need to improve on. This is very different to regular drama classes, which are often large groups, with lots of play-based learning and less focus on the voice or public speaking (as they’re not trained Speech teachers).
I notice your classes start from Year 1. Do you not teach Kindy?
No, because of the reading that's required in our classes, we only take students from Year 1 onwards, so they can get the most out of lessons.