Takapuna School Holiday Programmes
Fun school holidays with a purpose.
Ten Feet Tall's Takapuna school holiday programmes give children and teens the chance to speak, debate, perform and build confidence through practical, high-quality communication and performance programmes.
Whether your child is trying something new or already loves speaking and performing, they'll be supported and challenged at their level.
No experience needed — just come ready to have a go.
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September Special
GET $50 TOWARDS TERM 4!
The more they do, the more they get! Book 6+ eligible holiday programme days for the same student and receive a $50 credit towards a Term 4 weekly class.
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BOOK 6+ DAYS = GET $50 TOWARDS TERM 4
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Public Speaking & Debate (Year 5–10)
Date: Monday 28th September - Tuesday 29th September
Location: St George's Presbyterian Church, Peter Beere Lounge Room
Time: 9am-3pm (free 8.30am drop off)
Year Level: Year 5-10
Coach: Priyanka & Tarrini
Cost: $140, 2 days
Speak with confidence. Think on your feet. Make your ideas count.
A practical, high-energy holiday programme combining public speaking, persuasion, impromptu speaking and debate.
Students learn to organise their ideas, build persuasive arguments, respond to different viewpoints and communicate confidently in front of others. Through speaking games, challenges, mini debates and individual coaching, they get plenty of opportunities to practise and improve.
Students will develop skills to:
- Think quickly and speak confidently without relying on a prepared script.
- Structure clear, persuasive arguments and communicate ideas effectively.
- Build arguments and rebuttals through practical debate challenges.
- Use voice, body language and eye contact to engage an audience.
- Listen, respond and debate confidently while respecting different viewpoints.
New to public speaking? We'll help you find your voice and build confidence.
Already experienced? We'll challenge you with stronger arguments, more advanced debate skills and increasingly sophisticated speaking activities.
No experience needed. Students are grouped appropriately by age and experience.
Screen Acting
Date: Wednesday 30th September - Thursday 1st October
Location: St George's Presbyterian Church, Peter Beere Lounge Room
Time: 9am-3pm (free 8.30am drop off)
Year Level: Year 5-8
Coach: Caleb
Cost: $140, 2 days
Ready to see what you can do on screen?
A fun, practical holiday programme where young performers learn how to act confidently and naturally on camera.
Students work with scripts, develop characters, rehearse and film scenes while discovering how screen acting differs from performing on stage. They'll have opportunities to watch their work, receive individual coaching and try again, putting feedback into practice.
Students will learn to:
- Work with scripts and make confident performance choices.
- Develop believable characters and bring scenes to life.
- Act naturally for the camera, adapting voice, movement and facial expression.
- Understand eyelines, framing and where to look when filming.
- Take direction, try different takes and review filmed scenes to improve their performance.
New to screen acting? We'll teach you the foundations and help you feel comfortable on camera.
Already experienced? We'll help you refine your technique and make stronger, more natural on-camera choices.
No experience needed. Students are supported and challenged at the right level.
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