Welcome to Thrive
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At Thrive, we believe that confidence, creativity, and communication are skills for life. Our speech and drama classes provide a fun, supportive environment where children can express themselves, develop their voices, and build lasting confidence.
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Through engaging activities, storytelling, and performance, students learn to speak clearly, think on their feet, and connect with others—all while having a fantastic time.
Whether your child loves the spotlight or is just starting to find their voice, our classes are designed to help them flourish.
Join us at Thrive, where every lesson is an opportunity to grow, express, and shine!
How our lessons run...
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At Thrive Speech and Drama, we offer engaging and dynamic lessons designed to build confidence, creativity, and communication skills. Our classes run in a variety of formats to suit different schedules:
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🎠During School Hours – We partner with select schools to offer lessons as part of the school day, making it easy for students to participate without disrupting their after-school commitments. These sessions are available exclusively to students enrolled at those schools.
🌟 After School & Saturdays – For students who prefer an extracurricular option, we run after-school and Saturday classes open to all. These sessions welcome students from any school, providing a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in a fun and supportive environment.
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No matter which class you choose, every lesson is packed with interactive activities, performance opportunities, and tailored coaching to help students thrive. Whether your child is a budding performer or simply looking to build confidence, we have the perfect class for them!
Meet Kelly
With an ATCL in speech and drama, Kelly Raos is the founder and Head teacher of Thrive.
Kelly has taught speech and drama for over 15 years and is currently also the Deputy Principal of the Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre.
She is an actor, director, and a trained teacher of speech and drama as well as ballroom dancing.
She is involved in various types of theatre from Musical Theatre to Shakespeare.
Her students hold a distinction average in the Trinity College of London examinations. Some of her students have been awarded 100% in their exams (which is very rare).
Kelly is passionate about inspiring and motivating students to discover their full potential, unlock creativity and create long-term confidence.
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Kelly loves… travelling and visiting new and amazing places around the world
Have you heard?
"My kids have been taking lessons with Kelly for over a year now, and I've seen a tremendous improvement in their confidence and skills. Kelly is knowledgeable, supportive, and always willing to go the extra mile to help the girls succeed. I highly recommend Thrive to anyone with kids looking to pursue their passion for the performing arts."
John, 46
"I've always been interested in acting out stories, but I never had the confidence to perform in front of others. Thanks to Thrive, I've been able to overcome my fears and develop the skills I need to succeed. Kelly is amazing, and the classes are both fun and challenging. I can't recommend Thrive enough!"
Samantha, 15
"Oliver started taking classes at Thrive when he was just six years old (he's now 10), and he's loved every minute of it. He says Kelly is "so fun", and I can see she really cares about helping Oliver reach his goals. He's made so many friends at Thrive, and always looks forward to his classes each week."
Jenni, 38. Oliver, 10.