Our Lions program, which changes from term to term, aims to help students develop their presentation skills in a range of different speaking styles.
This program is aimed at experienced Year 1 students, and all Year 2 students.
Ensure students have ample chances to practice speaking and receive constructive feedback in a welcoming setting.
Infuse each session with fresh theoretical knowledge about public speaking.
Help students discover the joy and excitement public speaking can offer!
Tuesday
3:50PM - 5:50PM
4th February - 8th April
10 Weeks
$630
Wednesday
4:00PM - 5:00PM
5th February - 9th April
10 Weeks
$350
Wednesday
5:00PM - 6:30PM
12th February - 9th April
9 Weeks
$383
Thursday
3:45PM - 4:45PM
6th February - 10th April
10 Weeks
$350
Friday
4:00PM - 5:30PM
7th February - 4th April
9 Weeks
$450
Saturday
11:10AM - 12:10PM
1st February - 5th April
10 Weeks
$350
Saturday
12:45PM - 1:45PM
8th February - 12th April
10 Weeks
$350
Saturday
2:45PM - 4:15PM
8th February - 5th April
9 Weeks
$450
Saturday
1:10PM - 2:10PM
8th February - 5th April
9 Weeks
$315
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Key Features
If you’re looking for a way to build confidence while covering simpler content, you may want to give our Presentation Skills Leopards program a try.
Term Focuses
The focus of each Lions program changes every term, with the same stream running across all our venues (and online):
While it’s recommended that students try each of these focuses, and the emphases change each year, there is no particular need to start with any of them, meaning students are welcome to join at any time!
More Information
When we get up to speak in front of audiences, we may want to teach them something new or entertain them – and both of these are essential purposes for many speeches. However, most commonly, we’re getting up to speak because we want audiences to think, feel or act differently – we want to persuade them of something.
Our Term #1 Lions program places the focus squarely on these types of persuasive speeches. Whilst students will likely have already covered basic persuasive speech structure in our Leopards or Tabby Cats programs, this focus of the Lions program takes this type of speech to the next level. Students learn how they can use various techniques – from chain words to hyperboles – to help make their speeches sound much more persuasive. Students also have plenty of opportunities to apply these techniques across a range of different types of persuasive speeches, with a particular focus on advertising!
After completing the Persuasive Speeches program, students should:
Our Presentation Skills Lions course is a mixed-experience program designed for all Year 2 students and experienced Year 1 students.
It is tailored for:
We usually recommend that students continue with Presentation Skills Lions throughout Year 2 (before moving up to Public Speaking Wombats or Debating Wallabies). The focus changes every term, so there’s always something new for students to learn!
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss what’s best for your child!
Revision of Fundamental Concepts
The program starts with a succinct (but critical) revision of essential concepts, including audience engagement and speech structure.
This helps prepare students for the rest of the program and ensures that everyone starts on a similar level, especially students who have not been exposed to public speaking before.
Persuading Audiences
For the Persuasive Speeches focus for our Lions program, students will generally cover:
Practice Speeches & Activities
The remainder of the program introduces them to various concepts and activities that will help enhance their presentation skills, which are, in turn, reinforced through regular practice speeches and feedback!
End of Term Presentation
Each term ends with a presentation, either to peers or parents (depending on the venue). This is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase what they’ve learned over the course of the term and continue their confidence-building journey.
Students generally spend the last couple of sessions preparing and practising their speeches for the presentation.
Coaches will also provide an update to parents on what was covered during the term, as well as what comes next for the students’ public speaking journeys.
This program is not suitable for nearly every Kindy student.
We have specifically designed two programs for our tiny tots:
Given the age group involved, these programs are only in-person – we don’t run any Kindy programs online.
Our Leopards, Lions, Tabby Cats and Tigers programs are designed for Year 1 – 2 students. They require students to be able to write at least simple sentences, as well as read their own handwriting and instructions on the board, which most Kindergarten students are unfortunately not able to do. This may well lead to those students feeling inferior to the rest of the class, creating new fears around public speaking – the exact opposite of what we hope to achieve.
As a mixed-experience program, our Presentation Skills Lions program is designed to be completed multiple times – with a different focus every term, there’s always something new for students to take away from the program!
Alternatively, our Presentation Skills Leopards class has similar but different focuses to our Lions program, meaning you can also attend it interchangeably without repeating content.
However, if you’re looking for something during a school break, you may want to try one of our holiday workshops, such as Presentation Skills Tigers, which builds on the skills learned during the term.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or get in touch using our contact form to learn more!
My child has attended public speaking classes with Speaking School Australasia for two terms, and we are very satisfied with the results.
The lessons are high quality, and the coaches are very experienced. Every term the lessons are booked out very soon.
I chose this school after comparing several similar providers, and I am glad I made the right choice.
Online session of sydney speaking school is very flexible and this has helped to increase my daughter's speaking skills. She loved all the session and was able to learn to use actions and eye contact while speaking. I do strongly recommend for the beginners. Thanks
Of the dozens of Lions students surveyed in 2023...
had fun!
felt more confident!
improved their speaking manner!
wanted to come back next time!
