Julia Gabriel Centre

6 months to 4 years

From nurturing an infant’s sense of attachment and security, to fostering a toddler’s growing sense of self and autonomy, to understanding a young child’s increasing desire for independent exploration, our range of Early Learning Programmes take children through their developmental milestones within a positive, caring, secure and fun environment.

Our drama and communication programmes offer children the opportunity to master techniques and skills necessary for effective communication while loving every minute of learning! Children love these programmes because we teach communication, problem-solving and group-dynamic skills through the exciting media of drama, poetry, theatre, mime, puppetry, role-play, story-telling, reading aloud and creative writing. We create an environment that promotes the use of imagination and creativity, while fostering the enjoyment of rhythm, sound and language.

SPEECH & DRAMA

(3 – 4 Years / Nursery 1 & 2)

Our focus for 3 to 4 year-olds is language in action with stories, music, props and characters. With a specially selected collection of literature, we enable young children to develop their use of language in a stimulating yet natural setting. Children are encouraged and motivated to develop inquiry-based learning as independence is nurtured in a fun and friendly environment.

SPEECH & DRAMA

(5 – 6 Years / Kindergarten 1 & 2)

Based around themes and pieces of literature which appeal to children while helping them develop self-awareness and an understanding of their own abilities, Speech and Drama for 5 to 6 year-olds guides them towards broader needs for school and life.

SPEECH COMMUNICATION ARTS

(6 – 12 Years / Primary 1 – 6)

Our Speech Communication Arts programmes enable primary school-aged children to build their expressive speaking ability, presentation skills and interpersonal communication through drama, speech work and literacy activities which extend their imagination, creative problem-solving ability and awareness of the world around them.

Focusing on communication, conversation and discussion skills to build confidence, concentration and social expression, our early-primary students (ages 7 – 8) work towards Level 1 and Level 2 of the Trinity College London’s Speech Communication Arts syllabus.

Older primary students (ages 9 – 12) are guided to master critical thinking skills and confidence to express ideas in formal and informal communication situations and work towards Levels 3 – 6 of the Trinity College London Speech Communication Arts syllabus, which focus on developing expressive communication and confidence in public speaking.

STAGE LIGHTS –  A PERFORMANCE ARTS PROGRAMME

(6 – 12 Years / Primary 1 – 6)

Stage Lights is for primary school students with an interest and desire to perform. Designed to simulate a real theatre company, Stage Lights offers our students an opportunity to experience the process of planning and preparing for a performance. While doing so, our students learn to unleash their innate creative flair and expression, and also how to collaborate in ensemble productions.

STAGE LIGHTS –  A PERFORMANCE ARTS PROGRAMME

(13 – 18 Years / Teens)

Stage Lights Teens caters for students between the ages of 13 and 18. It is a unique programme for youth who wish to act and simultaneously gain a holistic understanding of stagecraft.Stage Lights Teens offers students an opportunity to experience the process of planning and preparing for a performance. Participants learn to unleash their individual creative flair and expression, whilst collaborating as part of an ensemble production.Besides performing, Stage Lights Teens is designed to involve everyone in all aspects of production, including scriptwriting, lighting, sound, costumes, make-up, props and set design.

COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION SKILLS

Communication & Presentation Skills classes guide students to accomplish tasks which enhance their ability to engage with analytical and critical thoughts, and to persuade, negotiate and explain ideas logically and with clarity. Students learn to listen with care, speak with clarity and understanding, and distinguish between informative and persuasive speaking. They also learn to use an appropriate range of verbal and non-verbal skills for effective communication in a variety of situations and to understand how information, ideas and opinions can be effectively presented to an audience. Students are guided to deliver detailed presentations using a variety of visual aids, and encouraged to use spoken language more vividly and powerfully.

Up For Debate! (Introductory)

(10 – 12 Years / Primary 4 to 6)

Debating is often referred to as the highest form of speech, and for many people it is also one of the most enjoyable. It has been used throughout history for testing argumentation, formulating legislation and the pursuit of truth. Dive into the world of debate with us during this 5 session programme. Participants will develop their ability to communicate and be persuasive through role-play, presentation exercises, exploration of issues and both formal and informal debates.

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Children in our Readers & Writers programmes become confident readers and conscious writers, poised for success in school and life.

Our preschool Readers & Writers programme builds strong foundational writing and reading skills through exposure to age-appropriate experiential learning and structured development of literacy skills, all of which lead preschoolers towards primary school readiness.

Our primary-years Readers & Writers programme inculcates a love of writing and reading and by building skills to enable and appreciate critical reading and competent, purposeful writing.

I LOVE READING

(3 – 4 years / Nursery 1 & 2)

I Love Reading is a reading readiness programme which motivates young children to discover the world of print through participation in drama activities, enabling each child to develop stronger vocabulary. Based on ‘The Alphabet Zoo’ book (created by Julia Gabriel) and its characters, I Love Reading begins the process of exposure that enables children to experience language holistically, heightening their literacy skills.