Brisbane Grammar School
SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION CLASSES – Students in Years 5-10
Speech and Communication classes prepare students for a communication-savvy world, teaching them to be creative and confident speakers.
Classes aim to empower students with effective communication skills and build their self-esteem through public speaking, eisteddfods, AMEB and Trinity College of London examinations, and other fun, imaginative activities. Small group sessions ensure each student is given the time and attention they need.
2025 CLASSES
Group classes will be held at Brisbane Grammar School on Tuesday and Wednesday. They are offered before school, at morning tea or lunchtime.
Students also have the option of taking classes during school hours on a rotation system that ensures they will not miss the same school lesson from week to week. This system has worked effectively for many years and is a great choice for boys with co-curricular activities in the mornings, lunch hours and after school.
If these times don’t suit, you may prefer a class at Clayfield College (Tuesday afternoon) or New Farm (Thursday afternoon). These are attended by students from a mix of different schools. See the other venue pages for more information.
Before School | Morning Tea | Lunch | Afternoon | Rotation classes during school | |
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Cost per term: $250 + GST = $275 – based on an 8-week term (4 students per 30-minute class).
For 2025 course dates, go to our Course Dates page.
PRIVATE LESSONS
All students preparing for an AMEB exam are recommended to book in for a private lesson to thoroughly rehearse and polish their program. A limited number of time slots will be added to the website from time to time. These can be booked online via the Fees tab on a first-in basis.
If you are interested in regular weekly private lessons, please email [email protected] to discuss availability.
FINAL EXAM INTENSIVE COURSE – Term 1 Only
Year 10 students preparing for their final AMEB exam (CVCA) have the option of an intensive course of four 1-hour private lessons (instead of weekly group classes). In Term 1, this course is available to those who can commit to doing their exam on the 2nd, 7th or 9th of March.
The course will also be offered in Terms 2 and 3.
All lessons will be held at the Macedonian Church Hall in New Farm.
When enrolling, you will be able to select four private lesson times and an exam date.
Cost: $440 – five 1-hour private lessons + all behind-the-scenes program preparation.
ACTING & MUSICAL THEATRE
Each year, CIA provides many training and performance opportunities for young actors and budding musical theatre stars. From spectacular shows to intensive masterclasses, these offerings give students the chance to learn from industry professionals and experience the thrill of performing on stage.
We also hold an annual Eisteddfod. This gives students the opportunity to perform a piece in front of an audience and an expert adjudicator, who awards places and gives each entrant constructive feedback. Categories include poetry, public speaking, character recital, and duologue.
Upcoming events:
Musical Theatre Holiday Workshop: School of Rock
- Monday 13th – Saturday 18th January
- Performance: Saturday 18th January at the Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
Semester 1 Production: Encore! A CIA Variety Show
- Six rehearsals in February-March
- Performances: Sunday 16th March at the Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
For more details and the full 2025 calendar, see the Acting & Musical Theatre page.