A mixed-experience program that is ideal for students in Years 3 – 4 who would like to build their confidence.
Student to Teacher Ratio 9:1Make sure students get plenty of opportunities to practice and receive constructive feedback in a friendly, supportive environment.
Enrich each session with new theoretical insights about public speaking using a structured approach to learning.
Help students uncover the thrill that comes with public speaking!
Wednesday
4:30PM - 5:30PM
24th July - 25th September
9 Weeks
$275 $248
Thursday
4:30PM - 6:30PM
25th July - 26th September
9 Weeks
$500 $450
Thursday
3:45PM - 5:45pm
25th July - 26th September
9 Weeks
$600 $540
Saturday
10:00AM - 11:00AM
27th July - 21st September
9 Weeks
$288
Saturday
12:00PM - 1:30pm
27th July - 21st September
9 Weeks
$405
Saturday
12:00PM - 1:00PM
27th July - 21st September
9 Weeks
$288
Saturday
1:00PM - 2:00PM
27th July - 28th September
10 Weeks
$320
Bookings are now open for Term #3!
Key Features
Term Focuses
Every term, we ensure that our Public Speaking Wombats program helps students understand the fundamental concepts involved with public speaking.
Emphasis is placed on the following each term in 2024:
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
Term #3 runs from mid-July to mid-September each year.
During presentations, it is interesting to note that the majority of our attention, approximately 93%, is directed towards the speaker’s body language and tone of voice, rather than the specific words they use. This is because we as humans are drawn towards those who sound like they know what they’re talking about – we’re drawn to Confident Communicators.
Our Term #3 Wombats program aims to help mid-primary students develop their own style of public speaking that comes across as both competent and confident. This not only helps engage audiences, but also gets them onside and much more likely to agree with what you’ve got to say.
By combining this theory with plenty of practice speeches, individualised feedback and self-reflection, students will be able to come into their own, and develop their own personal brand when making speeches!
After completing the Confident Communicators program, students should:
Our Public Speaking Wombats program is a mixed-level class for students in Years 3 & 4 designed for students starting out in the world of public speaking as well as those with some speaking experience.
Public Speaking Wombats caters for:
We usually recommend that students continue with Public Speaking Wombats throughout Years 3 & 4 – there is a different focus 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.
Convincing Audiences
For the Convincing Audiences 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.
As a mixed-experience program, our Public Speaking Wombats 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, if your child would like to try debating, our Debating Wallabies program teaches students all the essential skills they need to become great debaters!
However, if you’re looking for something during a school break, you may want to try one of our holiday workshops, such as Speaking Camp Kangaroos, 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!
Highly recommendable. My daughter is learning thick and fast, and enjoys the sessions very much. The staff is highly qualified, also another remarkable point is great communication with parents and students.
Very impressed with the online teaching!
Of the dozens of Wombats students surveyed in 2023...
had fun!
felt more confident!
improved their speaking manner!
wanted to come back next time!
