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ACG Sunderland School (Henderson)

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Speech & Drama Classes at ACG sunderland School

Confidence-building Speech & Drama classes for students in Years 1–6, held after school at ACG Sunderland.

Small Classes. Every Student Speaks.
Whether your child needs confidence to speak up or opportunities to develop their natural strengths, every lesson provides speaking practice, performance opportunities, and personalised coaching.

  • Small Classes
  • Coaching every lesson
  • Experienced Coaches
  • Free Trial Available

Every class is shaped around the students attending, ensuring the right level of challenge, support, and growth. Classes are exclusively for ACG Sunderland School students only.

Book Your Child's Class Term 3

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.

These classes are for ACG Sunderland School students only. Our exam classes are currently full.

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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.

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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

  • Participate actively in school life

  • Organise and present their ideas clearly

  • Develop confidence in performance and communication

Classes are suitable for both shy children building confidence and students ready for greater speaking and performance challenges.

Bring Your Friends

Invite a friend to try a class! If they enrol for the term, you’ll receive $30 off your invoice as a thank you.
Families can claim up to five friend referrals each term. To claim your referral fees fill out the form here.

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 m15

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Classes take place in M15 near the year 1-2 classrooms. We will collect the 3.00pm and 3.15pm students from class.

FAQ Ten Feet Tall Classes

My child is shy — will this class suit them?

Yes. Many students join because they are quiet or hesitant to speak in front of others. Our supportive small-group environment helps children gradually build confidence, participate more comfortably, and develop their voice.

Will you collect my child from class?

We do collect Primary School students at 3.00pm or 3.15pm. Please ensure we have your child's homeroom.

 

What ages are the classes for?

Our casses are designed for students from Year 1 to Year 13, with groups organised by age to ensure lessons are engaging, appropriate, and supportive for each stage.

How many students are in a class?

Classes are taught in small groups of 3-6 students to ensure each child receives individual attention.

A minimum of 3 students is required for a class to run. We also offer private and shared classes.

Do children need experience?

No experience is required. Many students join to build confidence, develop speaking skills, and learn how to express their ideas clearly.

What skills do children learn in these classes?

Students develop a wide range of skills in each programme. Read more about the specific skills we teach in each programme here:

  • Speech & Drama
  • Public Speaking
  • Debate

How are Ten Feet Tall classes different from typical drama classes?

More Than Performing. Skills for Life.

At Ten Feet Tall, Speech & Drama is about much more than acting.

Our programme combines Speech & Drama, Public Speaking, and Debate to help students become confident communicators, creative thinkers, and capable leaders. Students learn how to express ideas clearly, present confidently, think critically, and communicate effectively with others.

Unlike many large-group drama programmes, our classes are intentionally kept small so every student has opportunities to speak, perform, receive coaching, and develop their skills in every lesson.

Our educational approach is reflected in our results. Students regularly achieve outstanding outcomes in examinations, competitions, and scholarship programmes, with more than 80% of examination candidates achieving Distinction-level results.

Whether a child is finding their voice or developing existing strengths, our focus is helping every student build communication skills that support success at school and beyond.

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes. We offer a 10% sibling discount for families with more than one child enrolled in our classes.

We also have a Refer a Friend programme. When a new family enrols and lists your name as the referrer, you receive a $30 credit toward future Ten Feet Tall classes or events.

From time to time we may also offer special opening or early registration offers when launching classes at new locations.

What should students bring to class?

Students do not need to bring anything special. Occasionally they may bring a speech they are working on for school, but most learning takes place through guided activities, speaking exercises, and performance work during the class.

How do I enrol?

Simply choose a class from the timetable above and complete the registration through our online booking system.

Will this help my child with school events?

Over the last 8 years we have seen our students do consistently well in school speaking and performing events. Students learn the skills to speak and perform with confidence in all areas of school life.

Do you offer make-up classes?

Yes we offer make-up classes until week 8 where we have space in our timetable.

Please book make-up classes through the parent portal.

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 

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