
Speech & Drama Classes, Public Speaking Classes at Hobsonville School
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Click the Register link below to enrol for the Term or book a free trial lesson. Our team will contact you to confirm your child's place and provide everything you need to get started.
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Not sure which class to book? Click "Help Me Choose the Right Class" and we'll be in touch to help you find the best fit for your child.
Can't find a suitable class on our timetable? Click "Request a New Class" and let us know your preferred programme, location, day, and time. We'll use this information when planning future classes and may contact you if a suitable option becomes available.
What is Speech and Drama?
Speech & Drama is much more than acting.
At Ten Feet Tall, our Speech & Drama programme combines acting, public speaking, storytelling, drama, performance, and communication skills to help children become confident speakers and performers.
Through engaging activities, students learn how to express ideas clearly, communicate with confidence, think creatively, and perform with presence. Along the way, they develop skills that support success in the classroom, on stage, in leadership opportunities, and throughout life.
Whether your child loves performing or simply needs more confidence speaking in front of others, Speech & Drama provides a supportive environment where every student can grow.
what will my child learn?
Our programme is designed to develop practical communication and performance skills that children can use every day.
Students learn to:
- Speak confidently in front of groups
- Communicate ideas clearly and effectively
- Use strong voice projection and expression
- Develop creativity and imagination
- Think critically and organise ideas
- Perform with confidence and presence
- Build resilience and self-belief
- Listen actively and work collaboratively with others
At Ten Feet Tall, we believe confidence is a skill. Through regular practice and coaching, students gradually develop the confidence to share their ideas, perform in front of others, and communicate with impact.
Why families choose ten feet tall
Our classes are designed to help children develop skills that support success at school and beyond.
Students learn to:
Speak confidently in front of others
Deliver school speeches and presentations
Organise and express ideas clearly
Perform with creativity and expression
Participate more actively in school life
Classes are suitable for both shy children building confidence and students ready for greater speaking and performance challenges.
More Opportunities to Perform and Grow
Ten Feet Tall regularly offers holiday programmes and workshops in Albany and Takapuna. Find more information here.
If your child is preparing for a special event, our private coaching classes can help build confidence and performance skills. Learn more here.
We also offer regular performance opportunities each term, open to all students. Find more information here.
Find us in Room 20 at hobsonville school
Classes are held in room 20 at Hobsonville School.

FAQ Ten Feet Tall Classes
Why choose ten feet tall?
"WHETHER YOUR CHILD IS SHY AND NEEDS A BOOST OR IS ALREADY OUTGOING AND NEEDS A POSITIVE OUTLET, THE CLASSES ARE PERFECT"
I found out about Ten Feet Tall through a parent at school. Her child had been attending the classes and she couldn't stop talking about how great they were. After seeing the positive changes in her child, I knew I had to check it out for myself.
Amy Chan
"I would recommend Ten Feet Tall based on my son's improvement."
Ten Feet Tall's founder Sarah is experienced, very positive and enthusiastic. She can inspire and motivate our children effectively. I would recommend Ten Feet Tall based on my son's improvement.
Fiona Hu
"ALL THE TEN FEET TALL TEACHERS ARE ATTENTIVE AND PROVIDE A SMALL LEARNING GROUP WITH CHILDREN AT A SIMILAR LEVEL"
Our daughter needed help with the clarity of her speaking voice. Sarah is so experienced and enthusiastic in her teaching. All the Ten Feet Tall teachers are attentive and provide a small learning group with children at a similar level. I would recommend Ten Feet Tall to everyone. Speaking is so important and everyone can improve and benefit from attending Ten Feet Tall's lessons.
Nan Chu
"The greatest benefits from Ten Feet Tall classes have been: confidence, communication skills and creativity".
Thanks to the Ten Feet Tall Team! You guys have done such a wonderful job. For both my son's we have been looking for classes that can develop their writing skills for their speech & debate such as punctuation, grammar, vocabulary.
Tracy Zeng
" I would highly recommend TFT classes to any parent who is looking to encourage their child's confidence in speaking and performing in front of an audience.".
If your child needs positive encouragement or shows any inclination towards public speaking or performance, then TFT is right for them. TFT teachers always communicate the positive aspects of any child's performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
Nicole Cox
"We would recommend Ten Feet Tall to any parent who is hoping to provide their child with a valuable skill set that can be applied in many facets of school life and beyond."
Sarah and her team have always demonstrated patience, professionalism and such care and compassion with our children.
Iva Stulich