THE HEAD HELD HIGH BLOG

  The process of sitting Trinity speech & drama exams is about much more than simply gaining the next qualification on offer. Yes, the feeling of satisfaction that students acquire along with their exam result is important. But the true benefits of sitting speech and drama exams are to be found in the intangibles that are picked up during the preparation along the journey to the exam itself. The intangibles of increased self-confidence, development of a sense of pride in oneself, and the ability to challenge one’s own boundaries are all benefits that are built during the exam process, and...

  We know too much screen time is detrimental to kids. Yet screens are here to stay in our lives and our kids’ lives. So, what to do? Firstly, let me start by listing a few things that this article ISN’T. This isn’t a scaremongering article. It’s not a tactic to frighten parents into joining speech and drama lessons. Nor is it a ploy to play on the insecurities and fears that we all receive as part of the “New Parent Enrolment Pack”. What IS this article then? It’s simply my way of being a part of the ongoing conversation...