Speaking Rhetorically is growing to three new venues in 2025! We are bringing our program to more Brisbane students.

What sets our program apart?

Speaking Rhetorically develops and delivers a unique program for students from grades 5-12. With three year level groupings, students work with their peers to develop their individual voice.

Each hour-long session will begin with a warm-up, followed by an impromptu speaking task and then focus on a new concept or continuing project. Every session is highly focused on student activity, with every student actively participating in every element of the program.

All students who possess a desire to become a thoughtful and purposeful speaker are encouraged to participate, as the program is developed using principles of Universal Design for Learning. There is a limit of eighteen students in a session to ensure a vibrant learning environment for all.

Speaking Rhetorically has been developed using expertise in classroom teaching, communication theory, and classical rhetoric. Our unique approach aims to develop students critical thinking skills alongside their speech writing and impromptu speaking skills. We believe that you need to know what you’re going to say before you can focus on how you are going to say it.

Students who join the Speaking Rhetorically programs can expect to become accomplished thinkers and speakers. Gaining a solid grounding in critical thinking, logical thinking process, and argumentation enables our students to be inspiring and effective communicators in every setting on every topic. Eliciting each students’ authentic voice means prioritising these skills so that they can optimise their message.

We prioritise students developing their own texts, rather than performing texts written by others. We believe in our students’ voices and their ability to craft meaningful and interesting messages.

Click on the link below to find out more and register your interest for one of our Open House sessions.