At Lorna Whiston Schools, we empower our students with the skills and values they need to be successful individuals in the modern world through our signature Speech and Drama programme.
Our Speech and Drama programme focuses on:
From early starters to adult learners, each tier of the programme is curated to be age-appropriate and builds competencies in 4C’s: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Communication. Drama is used as a tool for learning and to teach students to hone their 4C skills through practical sessions with their peers and teachers.
We take pride in nurturing our students to become global citizens and plan every lesson through the following objectives.
Each level is designed to cumulatively build our students’ mastery levels through a combination of everyday conversation and formal presentations. Our Speech and Drama programme starts with instilling confidence and creativity at young ages before progressing to critical skills such as active listening and self-expression. Through presentations on a prepared topic, learners as young as four years old are encouraged to achieve clarity in their communication. These skills form a solid foundation for students to build on to expand their competencies.
For students in the "Speak Up" and "Confident Communicators" levels, we offer them the opportunity to take examinations with Trinity College London, a leading international exam board providing assessments around the world since 1877. The Trinity College London Examinations are international qualifications that form valuable assessments for our students as a culmination of their progress and learning during their time with Lorna Whiston Schools. Trinity Grade 6-8 Communication Skills Solo Examinations qualify students for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) points required for application to UK universities.
Students are prepared for all assessment tasks in our curriculum from Terms 1 to 4. The curriculum is carefully planned to ensure that our students are well-equipped with the relevant skills to excel in the year-end exam. Lorna Whiston Schools has submitted over 3,500 candidates for Trinity College London examinations since 2012.
Over 90% of our students achieved a Merit or Distinction, and we are committed to helping our students achieve continued success in these assessments.
Lorna Whiston also empowers students to excel confidently in the Trinity College London examinations whilst developing effective communication skills for life.
PROGRAMME / AGE | CLASS DURATION / SIZE | PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES FOR OUR STUDENTS | ||
EARLY BIRD 1 & 2 (3 - 4 YEARS) | 1.5 hours / 10 |
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ELEMENTARY 1 & 2 (5 - 6 YEARS) | 1.5 hours / 12 |
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SPEAK UP 1 TO 3 (7 - 9 YEARS) | 1.5 hours / 12 |
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SPEAK UP 4 TO 6 (10 - 12 YEARS) | 1.5 hours / 12 |
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CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR 1 TO 4 (13 - 18 YEARS) | 1.5 hours / 12 |
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CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR FOR ADULTS (TERTIARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS) | 1.5 hours / 12 | |||
TRINITY DRAMA (13 - 18 YEARS) | 1.5 hours / 12 |
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With 40 years of expertise and 70,000 alumni, Lorna Whiston is committed to helping children develop a lifelong love for learning, and the confidence to become whatever they want to be.
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