SpeakUp Series is a 2-part workshop that aims to help students to prepare their personal portfolio, have the confidence to speak clearly and make a great first impression.
These workshops are not limited to students who are applying for Robotics and Coding DSA, in fact any child who would like to improve their communications skills and learn how to craft a digital archive of their projects and achievements will benefit from this series!
Printed material and laptops will be provided for the workshop. Students may also choose to use their own laptops.
Each workshop is independent, you do not have to register for both workshops, or register for the workshops in any particular order.
| Suitable for Ages | 10 to 12 years old |
| Location | Rochester Mall, Kallang Wave Mall, SAFRA Tampines |
| Max Class Size | 5 students / instructor |
| Workshop Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Course Fees | $137.5 or payable using our course package. |
| Course Prerequisites | No course prerequisites. Suitable for New / Existing Students. |
Workshop Schedule
Check out real time class vacancies and book class sessions on our Parent Portal!
| Workshop | Workshop Date & Time |
|---|---|
| DSA Preparation Workshop: Portfolio Website (Rochester Mall) | 11 December 2026 (Fri) > 3pm to 5.30pm |
| DSA Preparation Workshop: Portfolio Website (Kallang Wave Mall) | 4 December 2026 (Fri) > 3pm to 5.30pm |
| DSA Preparation Workshop: Interview techniques (Kallang Wave Mall) | 18 December 2026 (Fri) > 3pm to 5.30pm |
| DSA Preparation Workshop: Interview techniques (SAFRA Tampines) | 4 December 2026 (Fri) > 3pm to 5.30pm |
| DSA Preparation Workshop: Portfolio Website (SAFRA Tampines) | 18 December 2026 (Fri) > 3pm to 5.30pm |
Workshop: Presentation & Interview Skills
Learning Outcomes
Great communication is a superpower! This interactive 2.5-hour workshop is designed to help kids aged 10-12 build confidence in expressing themselves through fun and practical activities. Participants will learn how to speak clearly, structure their ideas, and present themselves confidently, be it giving a short presentation in class or answering questions in an interview. Through hands-on practice and role-playing activities, your child will leave with valuable life skills to shine in any conversation.
Learning Outcomes
✅ Gain confidence in speaking in front of others
✅ Learn how to structure a short presentation effectively
✅ Understand the basics of body language and voice projection
✅ Practice answering common interview questions with confidence
✅ Develop listening and conversational skills for better interactions
Workshop Outline (2.5 hours)
- Warm-up & Icebreaker (15 mins)
- Fun communication games to build confidence and rapport
- Quick self-introduction practice
- Foundations of Great Communication (20 mins)
- Key elements: eye contact, tone, body language
- Quick voice and posture exercises
- Presentation Skills Basics (40 mins)
- Tips for engaging the audience
- Short practice: “Personal Introduction” + “Show & Tell”
- Break (10 mins)
- Interview Skills Workshop (35 mins)
- What makes a good first impression
- Common interview questions and how to answer them
- Mock interview (20 mins)
- Peer and instructor feedback
- Wrap-up & Confidence Boost (10 mins)
- Key takeaways
Workshop: Build Your Personal Portfolio Website
Learning Outcomes
Stand out with a personal website! In this 2.5-hour hands-on workshop, kids aged 10-12 will learn how to create their very own online portfolio to showcase their achievements, projects, and passions. They’ll gain practical skills in basic web design and content organization while expressing their creativity. By the end of the session, each participant will have a live personal portfolio site that highlights their classes, competitions, and projects which can be used for future DSA or school applications!
Learning Outcomes
✅ Understand the purpose of a personal portfolio
✅ Learn the basics of website structure and layout
✅ Customize a simple, visually appealing web page
✅ Add sections for achievements, projects, and personal interests
✅ Publish their portfolio online (or save for future publishing)
Workshop Outline (2.5 hours)
- Warm-up & Icebreaker (15 mins)
- Quick introduction: “What’s your proudest achievement?”
- Overview of what a personal portfolio is and why it’s important
- Portfolio Basics (20 mins)
- What makes a great personal website
- Key sections: About Me, Classes, Competitions, Projects
- Choosing a design style and layout
- Getting Started: Website Setup (30 mins)
- Introduction to the platform/tool (child-friendly website builder or HTML template)
- Basic structure: Header, Sections, Footer
- Adding text content (bio, achievements, class info)
- Break (10 mins)
- Adding Visuals & Personal Touch (35 mins)
- Uploading images and project photos
- Adding colors, fonts, and simple design tweaks
- Creating navigation links for easy browsing
- Going Live & Sharing (30 mins)
- Previewing the website
- Saving and publishing options
- How to update the site after the workshop
- Showcase & Wrap-up (15 mins)
- Kids present their portfolio websites to the class
- Positive feedback and tips for improvement
FAQs
Can my child who is not doing any robotics and coding classes join this workshop?
Yes, these workshops solely focus on presentation, interview, and portfolio preparation. For robotics and coding classes you may check out our other programmes.
Can this interview prepration workshop help my child in their DSA interviews?
The interview preparation aims to help children to prepare for common DSA interview questions. However do note that every school has different DSA requirements and selection process. Other than the interview round, there are usually other hands-on and practical skills test that students will need to clear.
Do I have to register for both workshops?
Each workshop is independent, you do not have to register for both workshops, or register for the workshops in any particular order.
Should my child bring along his past certificates and awards for the portfolio preparation workshop?
It will be good if your child can bring along their past certificates and awards in a digital format (image/pdf) in a thumbdrive. They can also bring along some photos of their own projects and competition participation. The instructor can help to guide your child in uploading and presenting these information on their portfolio website.
