The exceptional standard of national and international performance continues. Congratulations to the many students completing university level diplomas (from Trinity College, London) in performance, public speaking and speech and drama.
Exceptional results from Isobella Baggaley and Joia Jackson (Distinction in Performance Arts), Oliviia Judd, Zali Fisher, Leo Li, Lucia Shen, Emily Choi (Distinction in Public Speaking and Communication Skills).
Over 180 students have gained this Diploma level qualification with us in the past 10 years. The results rank us amongst the top providers globally. Jesse Park gained his Licentiate in Speech and Drama (from SpeechNZ) with Distinction. This is an exceptional result and furthermore Jesse has been accepted into West Australia Performing Arts from thousands of candidates. Naledi Shamiso Mhuka and Erin Cortez were awarded 2025 NZ Speech and Drama Ambassador Awards.
Amazing results from Abigail Bethell and Samantha Peacocke, Isabella Bines and Lucy Judd, Mia Zhou and Beatrix Edgar who gained over 93% in their Performance Arts and Acing in Pairs exams.
Congratulations to the significant number of SpeechNZ candidates (over 120) doing a range of qualifications in the Flexi Effective Speaking and Performance (SpeechNZ). This year we have had a 96% pass rate at Honours and Honours Plus.
In addition several students have had lead and major roles in productions: isabella Bines, Naledhi Mhuka, Erin Cortez, Joia Jackson, Chelsea Lin, Isobella Baggaley, Mia Zhou, Beatrix Edgar, Eden Oshri. Many of you are enjoying the chance to be in the ensemble. So much talent.
There are many syllabi and courses suitable for adults such as Public Speaking for the Workplace. . Several university students and people in work situations are currently working with us on their oral presentations - just 1-2 hours can make a huge difference!
Do enquire!
Entering Regional and National Competitions are worthwhile to consider as well. Former students have been placed in national and international public speaking competitions, and the Sheila Winn Shakespeare (SGNZ) festivals.