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" I enjoyed it a lot as I have learnt to write the fun way! It has been very helpful in improving my writing and speaking skills."
 
~ Joanna Nayer, P1
The Writing Link Workshop
 
Enrichment Programmes

  • Discovering Reading
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  • Speech & Drama
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    Discovering Reading
     

    Reading is a valued and empowering activity which enables us to construct meaning and make sense of our world. A positive reading environment is significant in encouraging one to value reading and in supporting one's reading development. Readers learn best in a community of readers!

    DISCOVERING READING @ Voice Works is a daily (high frequency) 30-min (short), one-on-one Guided Reading programme that lasts for 30 days. The programme provides opportunities for reading to, reading with and reading by your child.

    •  Reading to
    A variety of texts will be read for enjoyment, to increase knowledge and to encourage language development by modelling good reading behaviours. Your child can also develop a feel for the way texts work.

    •  Reading with
    Poems, rhymes, songs, chants and a range of other texts that the child may not be able to read individually can be shared with the teacher. These reading experiences are very supportive for an individual child. They develop positive attitudes towards reading in a secure environment where risk taking and approximations are seen as a natural part of the learning process.

    •  Reading by
    Your child will read books that have been carefully selected as appropriate for their developmental level, enabling them to successfully interact with the text.

    DISCOVERING READING @ Voice Works is a proven and effective Reading Programme to jumpstart your child's path to Reading For Life!

    Workshop or Programme Details
    Length
    : 1 month
    Frequency
    : Daily
    Lesson Duration
    : 30 mins
     

    Creative Speech & Drama
     


    The mission of our Creative Speech and Drama classes is to instill the habit of beautiful Speech. Skills taught in this programme train your child to speak and read clearly and naturally, be expressive and eloquent, mesmerize and captivate one's audience, dramatize and bring the written word to life. Your child will learn to love and enjoy the English Language and appreciate its many nuances. He will grow in self-esteem, sensitivity and creativity. At the end of the year, the students stage a class production for their family and friends to enjoy.

         
    Objectives / Skills Taught
    Programme Details
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    Develop reading aloud techniques
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    Develop flexibility in vocal expression
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    Develop the skills of communicating needs, opinions & ideas
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    Develop thinking & listening skills
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    Develop poise & confidence/self esteem
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    Develop skills of informal and social conversation
    •  Develop leadership skills
    •  Prepare students for an external speech exam
    e.g : Trinity Guildhall (Trinity College London &
    Guildhall School of Music & Drama), LAMDA
    Length
    : 10 weeks
    Frequency
    : Once a week
    Lesson Duration
    : 1 hour
    Class Size
    : Min 5, Max 10
       
     
    Activities: (which closely follow the Trinity-Guildhall syllabus)
     
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    Voice production & breathing
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    Simple mime & playacting
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    Speech training (pronunciation, diction etc) & posture
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    Speaking with the ‘mike’ - emceeing, making introductions/presentations etc.
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    Rhythm & pace, inflection & emphasis, pausing & phrasing exercises
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    Storytelling with listening comprehension
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    Reading aloud of poems & prose passages
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    Show & tell in related subjects
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    Phonics, speech drills & tongue twisters
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    Giving prepared / impromptu speeches
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    Dramatization of poems & choral speaking
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    Persuasive speaking / presentations
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    Dramatization of short stories, prose passages & plays
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    informative talks
     
           
    N2 / K1 / K2 Preschoolers Monday 5.00 - 6.00pm
    K2 / P1 Beginners Saturday 11.30 - 12.30pm
    P2 - P3 Initial Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
    P3 - P4 Initial and Grade 1 Saturday 10.00 - 11.00am
    P4 - P6 Grade 1 and Grade 2 Saturday 9.30 - 10.30am
    P4 / P5 Grades 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Saturday 11.00 -12.00pm
    Sec 1 - 3

    Grades 3 / 4 / 5

    		 Saturday 12.00 - 1.00pm
    Sec 2 - 4 & JC Grade 4 / 5 / R4P / CSG5 Saturday 1.15 - 2.15pm
    Adults

    Grade 5 OR
    Certificate in Reading for Performance (LAMDA)

    		To Be Confirmed  
       
     
     
     

    "The most important period of life is from birth to the age of six. For that is the time when human intelligence itself is being formed."
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