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Northcote Primary School (Northcote)

Northcote Primary School

Speech & Drama Classes at Northcote Primary School

Confidence-building Speech & Drama classes for students Year 1-6, held at Northcote Primary School in Auckland

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.

  • Individual coaching
  • Experienced Coaches
  • Free Trial Available

Every class is shaped around the students attending, ensuring the right level of challenge, support, and growth.

Find a class

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.

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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 Room 20

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Room 20 Northcote Primary

Classes take place in Room 20 at Northcote Primary.

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FAQ Ten Feet Tall Classes

What are Speech and Drama Classes?

Speech & Drama classes are designed to help children become confident, capable communicators.

Through acting, storytelling, public speaking, improvisation and performance, students build confidence and learn to express themselves clearly — without the pressure of preparing for an exam.

Does my child need experience?

No. Students do not need previous Speech & Drama, acting or public speaking experience to join a Confidence Class.

Our coaches adapt activities and feedback to suit the age, confidence and experience of the students in each class.

What will my child learn?

Students develop practical skills in acting, public speaking, storytelling, improvisation and performance. They learn to speak clearly, use their voice and body with confidence, express ideas, engage an audience, think on their feet and work with others.

Every class gives students opportunities to speak, perform, practise and receive individual coaching.

My child is shy — will this class suit them?

Yes. Many students join Ten Feet Tall because they are shy or lack confidence speaking in front of others.

Our small, supportive classes give students plenty of opportunities to participate at their own pace and gradually become more confident speaking and performing.

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

More Than Performing. Skills for Life.

At Ten Feet Tall, students learn by doing. Our classes are kept small so every student has plenty of opportunities to speak, perform and practise.

Every student speaks. Every lesson. Students also receive individual coaching and feedback to help them keep progressing.

How many students are in a class?

Classes are taught in small groups of 5–10 students to ensure every child has plenty of opportunities to participate and receive individual attention.

A minimum of 5 students is required for a class to run.

Our classes are designed to be large enough to provide a real audience, but small enough for every student to speak or perform each week and receive individual coaching and feedback.

What ages are the classes for?

Our classes are designed for students from Year 1 to Year 6 with groups organised by age to ensure lessons are engaging, appropriate, and supportive for each stage.

Check the timetable above to see the age groups currently available at this location

Can my child try a class before enrolling?

Yes. Free trials are available in selected classes where spaces are available.

A trial gives your child the opportunity to join a class, meet their coach and experience Ten Feet Tall before enrolling.

Do you offer make-up classes?

Yes we offer unlimited make-up classes booked through our parent portal until week 8.

Make-up classes are offered where there are spaces in our timetable.

Can students from other schools attend?

Yes. Students from any school are welcome to attend our classes at this location.

 

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.

Other Locations

  • Oteha Valley School (Oteha)
  • Long Bay Primary School (Long Bay)
  • Kristin School (Albany)
  • Pinehurst School (Albany)
  • Albany Community Hub (Albany)
  • Meadowood Community Centre (Unsworth Heights)
  • Headquarters Building (Hobsonville)
  • ACG Sunderland School (Henderson)
  • Future School (Takapuna)
  • St George’s Church (Takapuna)
  • Northcote Primary School (Northcote)

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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