Speech, Drama and Communication classes for children aged 4 - 18 in the Iona Hall, Kells, Co Meath Kerrie Heasley ALSMD; LLSMD has been teaching Speech, Drama & Communication classes for the past 10 years in the Leinster area. She works in various Montessori and National Schools, as well as having her own successful school here in Kells. Kerrie’s students annually take the Leinster School Speech and Drama Examinations and several of her students have been awarded medals and nominated for Excellence Awards.
Kerrie graduated from the Leinster School of Music and Drama, Griffith College, Dublin with a Distinction in her Licentiate Diploma (Teachers) (LLSMD) in 2003 and was appointed an Examiner with the Leinster School of Music and Drama in 2008.
“My focus has always been on giving children the confidence to express themselves and to enjoy the process.”
Speech, Drama and Communication classes are about building confidence in children and allowing them to express themselves without fear in a fun, safe and structured environment. The drama class also allows the child the freedom to learn through experiment and play.
There are many benefits to a Speech and Drama class

•   A sound development of expression
•   An increase in articulate speech
•   Stimulation of imagination
•   Encourages self confidence
•   The power of teamwork
•   Better understanding of communication

•   But most of all it’s fun!!!!

What Happens In Speech and Drama Class

Students are encouraged to do the talking themselves and use their own words and actions in all activities. Programmes allow them to use their imagination and bring them to what they want to be and where they want to go. Activities may include dress up tasks where students dramatise a character and become instant performers. They are also opened to different literary genre such as poetry and prose as well as storytelling activities, improvisation and mime in order to inspire them to become active participants together with other students.

The classes are diversified and cover all aspects of drama, looking at speech, communication and drama development. Proven training methods are used to develop a more vibrant and creative personality in the student. By exposing your child to speech and drama they will develop additional skills to help them with their bright futures.

Children are also prepared for the Leinster School of Music and Drama Exams at Easter. It is though a fantastic opportunity for them, as it teaches them about formal presentation and communication skills and is a great confidence builder. It also gives a measure of the student’s progress and an opportunity to draw out the student’s potential and range of experience.

Classes are suitable from 4 years and upwards and are made up of small groups of students to ensure amaximum of individual attention.