The programme · 2027 season
Speech and drama programmes for Grade 0 to 12
One continuous curriculum from the first year of school to matric, taught weekly on the school grounds.
Act I
Grade 0 – Grade 3
The first act is about voice and courage. Through rhyme, story, movement and imaginative play, young learners develop clear speech, a growing vocabulary, listening skills and the confidence to stand up and be heard.
Act II
Grade 4 – Grade 7
The second act adds technique and repertoire. Learners study poetry, prose and drama, prepare and deliver speeches, improvise and work in ensembles, building the skills tested in school orals, eisteddfods and Trinity graded examinations.
Act III
Grade 8 – Grade 12
The final act prepares young adults for the world beyond school. Public speaking, debate, interview technique, persuasive and professional communication sit alongside performance work and advanced Trinity examinations in Communication Skills and Speech & Drama.
Seniors learn to plan, rehearse and deliver a speech with presence: structure, voice, eye contact and handling nerves. The same skills carry into class orals, debates, leadership roles and interviews. Younger learners start with prepared and impromptu speeches in the Intermediate act.
Register for SeniorTrinity grade ranges are a guide; teachers recommend the right level for each learner. Examination fees are paid separately to Trinity College London.
Act IV · Examinations
Trinity College London graded examinations give learners an internationally recognised measure of their progress, from Initial level through to Grade 8. Learners perform prepared pieces such as poems, prose and scenes, and talk about their work with the examiner. Seniors can also take Communication Skills examinations.
Exams are optional. Teachers recommend the right level for each learner and handle the entries. In the Johannesburg and Pretoria sessions, practical exams usually take place in September and October, with theory sessions in May and November. Exam fees are paid separately to Trinity College London.
Act V · Competition
Eisteddfods give learners a real audience and written feedback from an adjudicator. We help each learner choose a piece that suits them, then rehearse it in class for voice, meaning and stage presence.
Intermediate and Senior learners enter every year, and we run the Confident Kids Eisteddfod at partner schools. It is a theatrical, supportive first taste of performing on a stage.
Act VI · Specialist strands
Integrated into your school's curriculum, developing imagination, creativity, and communication skills through engaging activities.
Prepare for competitions in Benoni, Bedfordview, and our annual Confident Kids Eisteddfod. Build confidence through performance.
Preparation for prestigious Trinity College Examinations from London, offering international recognition and certification.
Act VII · Box office
Lesson fees are charged per term and differ by school and lesson length. 2027 fees: Fees to be confirmed
Payment is made through Karri, the school payments app, or by EFT. Full instructions are shown when you register.
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