Our upcoming holiday camps
K-4 Half-Day Camp
Enhance your debating and public speaking abilities with a 7-day intensive program!
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Week 1: Monday, April 14 - Thursday, April 17
Week 2: Tuesday, April 22 - Thursday, April 24
Timetable:
9AM - 12PM (3 hours)
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Location:
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Chatswood​​
Age groups:
Classes available for students from K- Year 4​​
Pricing​
$120 inclusive of GST per day
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What will you learn?​
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How to capture an audience's attention
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How to think creatively and come up with ideas
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How to debate and speak in public ​​
Year 5-12 Debating Camps
Our most popular option are our debating camps, where students get to sharpen their debating skill and work on their weaknesses with one of our globally renowned coaches. These programs allow students to rapidly improve their debating skills and are a perfect way to test our in-term classes before committing
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Options:
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Option 1: In-Person & Zoom: Year 5/6 Advanced 2 Hours Camp 10am-12pm
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Option 2: In-Person & Zoom: Year 7/8 Advanced 2 Hours Camp 12pm-2pm
Option 3: In-Person & Zoom: Senior Advanced (Year 9-12) 3 Hours Camp 2-5pm
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Dates: ​​
Week 1: Monday, April 14 - Thursday, April 17
Week 2: Tuesday, April 22 - Thursday, April 24
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Pricing:
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Options 1:
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$80 inclusive of GST per day
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Options 2:
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$80 inclusive of GST per day
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Options 3:
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$120 inclusive of GST per day
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Who will teach the courses?
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Benjamin Jackson: Former 3rd Best Speaker in the World, WUDC Grand Finalist, Australs Champion, and Knox Grammar Debate Head Coach, leading teams to win major awards.
Arwyn Stone: 2024 Easters Third Best Judge and Finalist, 2024 Vietnam Worlds Octofinalist, and Quarterfinalist in multiple international competitions.
Sahana Ganjigunte: Head Coach of Public Speaking at Sydney Boys High School, 2021 UN Youth Evatt State Finalist.
Neva Mikulic:
2024 Australian National Championships Semi-finalist, NSW Representative.
Sam Druce:
Senior Coach at Knox Grammar and Australian Debating Championships Finalist.
Mehnaaz Hossain:
Senior Coach at Sydney Girls High School with experience in top-tier Australian Debating competitions.
Timothy Hanna:
Australs Breaking Adjudicator, Australian BP Debating Championships Quarterfinalist.
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And many more!
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How do I enrol into a class?You can use our 'click to enrol' or 'express interest' buttons to find a suitable class for you. Once we have your details, and you have selected the program that suits you, our team will reach out to you directly to finalise details and provide you with a payment link.
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How do i choose which program is best for me?The short answer is that regardless of your skill level, we have the right program for you. For in-term classes: You can select classes based on your skill level. Beginner classes are ideal for students who have never done any debating or public speaking before. Don't worry though, before your first lesson, our team will share a free webinar on the basics of debating that you can review in your own time! Intermediate classes are designed for students who understand the basics of debating. Advanced classes are for students who are regularly debating for their school team. For holiday courses, for beginners we recommend our 3 in 1 courses or our Speaking Skills Assignment Success program. These courses will teach you core skills in debating and public speaking in a fun and engaging environment. For intermediate and advanced students who have a bit of experience in debating, our debating camps are the best option.
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How do the zoom classes work?Many of our weekly speaking classes are run over zoom. This is so that our students don't need to rush from school to another location to practice debating. Our coaches have extensive experience coaching over zoom, and our zoom platform is equipped with apps to gauge and improve student engagement. However, our students all get regular chances to participate in in-person debating through our weekend mini tournaments hosted throughout the year, and through our in person holiday camps.
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I still have questions - how do I get in touch with you?You can email us at admin@speakerscornerau.com We can also be contacted via WhatsApp, WeChat or other social media. You can find all of our contact details here
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How do you ensure class quality?Speakers' Corner is one of the only debating academies in Australia run by elite university debaters. That means that our leadership team is qualified to hand-pick the best coaches in Australia, and oversee a high quality program. Our coaches are often drawn from leading university debating societies, and are equipped with globally recognised teaching resources.
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How much do classes cost?The pricing of our classes depends on the length and duration of the class. We take payment by the term, and our classes usually start from $30/hr + GST for zoom classes and $36/hr +GST for in person classes. However, you can always request a free trial to test our class before committing! Our pricing for our holiday programs also varies. You can always email admin@speakerscornerau.com if you have any queries.