Our Aim
It is the aim of Speech and Drama Central Coast to help students develop skills in public speaking and acting as well as courage in expressing their ideas. Our students learn to work in a team, take direction and use their imagination. Our classes work on building confidence, improving language and reading skills, and developing strong self esteem for each student.
Heather started Speech and Drama classes at the age of 6 due to a speech impediment, those dreaded R’s just wouldn’t roll. From the age of 10 she started following the Australian Guild of Music and Speech syllabus and continued on to obtain an Associate Diploma (AAGMS), followed by a Bachelor Degree in Communications.
During her working life, Heather has held public speaking positions varying from guiding coaches throughout Europe to representing global brands at international trade shows. The speech and drama skills learned all those years ago proved critical in terms of delivering clear communication not only in everyday life but also in the corporate world.
Heather has not lost the love and passion she had for drama, for performing at eisteddfods or for local youth theatre. Now with three young children of her own, she has been reminded of the importance that confidence, self esteem and creativity in the formative years provides, and is passionate about giving children the same opportunities that she had through the study of Speech and Drama.
Heather holds a Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Working with Children Check and is a member of the Speech and Drama Association of NSW.
Classes are held Monday and Tuesday afternoons
3.00 - 3.30 Preschool students, ages 4+
3.30 - 6.30 School students, classes run for 45 minutes and ages are grouped so students at similar levels are working together
Classes run for the full 10 weeks of each school term, with a break if a public holiday falls on your class day.
Class sizes are strictly limited in order to give more individual attention to each student.
If you arrive early for your class please wait outside the door and we’ll welcome you when the previous class finishes.
Classes are for students only, parents will get a chance to see what the kids are working on during the last week of term open classroom sessions. More information will be given closer to these dates.
Students are able to join mid term if the class is not full.
For interested students who are not able to attend the class times offered, please contact us on and you will be placed on a notification list if extra classes are offered on different days.
$15 per class - early payment and sibling discounts are available Each term is to be paid in one block payment, an invoice will be emailed upon booking. Family discounts are offered for more than one child in a family attending classes. For those who pay up front by week 2, the student will be eligible for an “early bird” discount. Eisteddfod entry and grade examinations are an additional cost, paid directly to the Central Coast Eisteddfod Society and the I.M.E.B. Information will be given about this when such things are offered. For more information, please call Heather on 0423 561 967 or email hello@speechanddramacc.com.au
