School Support Services

Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning has been teaching communication, speech and drama programmes in Singapore schools since 1995. The programmes have been developed and refined in partnership with the English department of each school to meet the specific needs of their students.

The development of speech communication skills through our carefully structured programmes help students to build awareness and techniques required for good standard English speech. Students move progressively towards mastery, building confidence and enjoyment of communication, presentation and performance.

The programme

All our classes are supported by:

• Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning's experienced, qualified, specialist teachers.
• Low student-to-teacher ratios (usually 1:20 or less).
• A planned, progressive curriculum.
• Based on continuous growth and acquisition of skills at each level, the curriculum is reviewed regularly to ensure that our programmes meet the needs of the schools we work with.
• Specially prepared material: Original material prepared by our team of specialist teachers.
• Presentations for parents: Our teachers are available for presentations to parents about our programmes during school orientation for parents.
• Presentations for students: We are also available to talk to students about our programmes during school assembly.
• Certificates: Certificates of participation from Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning can be arranged for students upon satisfactory completion of a programme.
• Evaluation forms: Evaluation forms are given out to students at the end of each programme. The school concerned is given an analysis report on the evaluation forms. In this way we open the communication channels between the school, the students and us.
• Teacher observations: All members of the school academic staff are welcome to observe and participate in any class held at their school.
  
  

Primary School

Speech Works and Drama in Action are programmes which introduce Primary 1 and 2 students to Standard English speech sounds, rhythm and intonation taught through drama, active participation, and language reinforcement.

Speech and Drama helps Primary 3-6 pupils to master techniques and skills necessary for effective communication of the spoken word.

Secondary School

Speech Communication Arts helps secondary school students master techniques and skills necessary for effective communication of the spoken word. Students learn to be confident when engaging in discussion, conversation, public presentation and oral exams.

Presentation Skills helps students plan and structure formal oral presentations.

Debating Skills introducing students to persuasive speaking and debate.