From drama to digital marketing, Addestra Junior™ delivers school-based enrichment programmes designed to nurture confidence, character, and 21st-century skills
Addestra Junior™ is the school enrichment arm of Addestra Learning Centre, dedicated to delivering impactful learning experiences across primary, secondary, and junior college levels. Our team of experienced instructors works hand-in-hand with schools to design customised programmes that align with MOE learning goals – empowering students to grow academically, socially, and personally.
At Addestra Junior™, we believe every child deserves an environment where they feel supported, seen, and challenged to grow. Our trainers work closely with Teachers-in-Charge to align on programme outcomes, provide feedback, and ensure each session is delivered with professionalism, energy, and heart.
Developing confidence, public speaking skills, and creative expression through speech, drama, and debate.
Fostering resilience, emotional intelligence, positive habits, and essential life skills for personal development.
Empowering students to lead with purpose, empathy, and responsibility -both within school and in the wider community.
Equipping students with digital, financial, and problem-solving skills to thrive in a fast-changing world.
Supporting learners in building effective study habits, communication skills, and academic confidence.
Level: Primary & Secondary Schools
The Drama Club CCA Training Programme is designed to develop students into confident communicators, expressive performers, and thoughtful team players. Through structured training in speech, movement, and character portrayal, students will acquire critical 21st-century skills such as communication, creativity, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.
This enrichment experience provides a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their identities, connect with others, and express themselves authentically on stage—culminating in a quality drama performance that showcases their growth.
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Level: Primary, Secondary & Junior College
The Debate and Creative Communication Programme is designed to cultivate students into confident, articulate, and open-minded individuals who can navigate complex issues with clarity and poise. Through structured debates, persuasive speech training, and creative expression exercises, learners will sharpen their critical thinking, learn to evaluate multiple perspectives, and present well-reasoned arguments.
This programme not only focuses on effective verbal communication but also instills teamwork, respect for differing viewpoints, and global awareness. Students engage in real-world topics, improve their research skills, and learn to structure compelling arguments—preparing them for academic success, leadership roles, and future career opportunities.
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Level: Primary & Secondary Schools
The Speech and Drama Training Programme provides students with a dynamic platform to develop communication skills, emotional expression, and self-confidence through theatrical activities. Over a series of interactive sessions, students explore storytelling, role-playing, vocal techniques, and movement, all tailored to their developmental stage.
Younger students gain comfort speaking in front of classmates, while older students build towards performing for a larger audience. The course fosters creativity and encourages students to reflect, listen, and express themselves meaningfully—laying a strong foundation for both academic presentations and personal growth.
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Level: Upper Primary & Secondary
The Public Speaking and Oratorical Workshop equips students with the practical tools and confidence needed to speak effectively in front of an audience. Structured around the PACC framework (Purpose, Audience, Context, and Culture), this programme focuses on helping students communicate with impact in real-world situations such as class presentations, competitions, and interviews.
Through engaging speaking drills, non-verbal communication techniques, and impromptu exercises, students learn to organise their thoughts quickly, speak with clarity, and manage stage presence. With a strong focus on confidence-building and peer feedback, the workshop creates a safe and supportive space for students to become poised, persuasive communicators.
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Level: Primary Schools
The UPLIFT Programme is designed to support primary school students in building emotional strength, self-awareness, and a confident mindset. Through interactive activities, reflective journaling, and real-life scenarios, students are encouraged to identify their personal strengths, overcome self-doubt, and take positive action towards their goals.
Each session is intentionally crafted to foster resilience and develop key life skills that help students respond effectively to academic and personal challenges. The programme supports students’ holistic growth, cultivating a strong internal foundation for their future success.
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Level: Primary & Secondary Schools
The Personal Grooming & Etiquette Programme empowers students with essential social and presentation skills, preparing them to interact confidently across formal and informal settings. Topics include grooming habits, respectful communication, dining etiquette, and cultural awareness—all tailored to students’ age and developmental stage.
The workshop also instills discipline, self-control, and awareness of how behaviour affects others. This practical life skills programme supports students in becoming well-mannered, self-assured individuals who present themselves appropriately in academic and social settings.
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Level: Primary Schools
The Growth Mindset Workshop introduces young learners to the power of “yet” and encourages them to view challenges as opportunities to grow. With age-appropriate storytelling, guided discussions, and group activities, students are taught to see effort as the path to success and to celebrate persistence, not just perfection.
Led by trained facilitators, the workshop builds a positive classroom culture and empowers students to stay motivated, build self-efficacy, and bounce back from setbacks—creating a solid emotional foundation for academic and life-long learning.
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Younger students gain comfort speaking in front of classmates, while older students build towards performing for a larger audience. The course fosters creativity and encourages students to reflect, listen, and express themselves meaningfully—laying a strong foundation for both academic presentations and personal growth.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The Motivational Workshop, based on the principles of Positive Education, focuses on developing inner motivation, resilience, and well-being in students. It introduces the PERMAH model (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health), helping students recognise and nurture their personal strengths.
Through interactive sessions, real-life applications, and peer discussions, students learn to build emotional resilience, form positive relationships, and cultivate optimism. This strengths-based approach supports improved academic performance and emotional well-being.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The Personal Effectiveness Workshop equips students with practical tools to manage their academic responsibilities while developing personal discipline and ownership. Students learn to identify their learning styles, manage their time wisely, and maintain motivation through challenges.
Interactive exercises help students take responsibility for their learning journey and adopt habits that foster long-term academic and personal success. This programme supports self-leadership and a strong sense of agency among students.
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Level: Primary & Secondary Schools
The Student Leadership Development Programme is crafted to shape responsible, values-driven leaders within the school community. Designed specifically for student leaders such as Class Chairpersons, Peer Support Leaders, CCA Leaders, and Student Councillors, the programme builds essential leadership competencies through self-awareness, communication, and teamwork modules.
For upper secondary students, the programme goes further to develop community leadership capabilities—focusing on project planning, conflict resolution, persuasive communication, and purpose-driven service learning. Specialised components include induction training for newly elected leaders and advanced workshops for executive committee members.
By the end of the programme, participants will be equipped with the tools to lead with empathy, confidence, and integrity—aligned with their school’s core values and vision for holistic student development.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The SMART Goal-Setting Workshop is an empowering experience designed to help students turn aspirations into concrete, achievable steps. Using the SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound), students are guided through a personal journey of self-discovery, visioning, and action planning.
Through reflective activities, group exercises, and real-life applications, students learn how to break large ambitions into manageable tasks, develop a sense of agency, and stay motivated in the face of obstacles. The workshop inspires students to dream boldly—while equipping them with the tools and mindset to work towards those dreams with discipline and clarity.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The Digital Marketing Workshop introduces students to the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of digital media and branding. Through engaging sessions, students will explore consumer psychology, branding fundamentals, social media strategies, and content creation across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Hands-on projects and case studies provide real-world relevance, empowering students to create, critique, and manage digital content effectively. This programme inspires creativity while equipping learners with foundational skills relevant to the digital economy and future careers in marketing, media, and communication.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The Financial Literacy Workshop empowers students with the financial knowledge and habits needed for real-world decision-making. Through roleplay, budgeting exercises, and gamified activities, students explore essential topics like savings, spending, investment, credit, and debt.
This practical, learner-friendly programme equips students with the confidence to take ownership of their finances—ensuring that they are prepared for the responsibilities of adulthood and aware of their financial choices and consequences.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The Critical & Inventive Thinking Programme equips students with the skills to solve complex problems creatively and systematically. Centred around design thinking principles, this programme helps learners understand the stages of problem-solving—from empathy and ideation to prototyping and testing.
Students engage in team challenges and real-world problem scenarios to foster adaptability, logical reasoning, and innovation. By strengthening their cognitive flexibility and resilience, students become better prepared for both academic and life challenges.
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Level: Primary & Secondary Schools
The Sustainability STEM Innovator Programme combines environmental awareness with hands-on innovation to cultivate future-ready thinkers. Students explore pressing sustainability challenges and work through inquiry-based activities to develop creative, practical solutions.
By integrating STEM, design thinking, and real-world environmental issues, the programme encourages adaptive thinking and civic responsibility. Students are challenged to think critically, modify existing ideas, and evaluate their effectiveness based on real-life criteria.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The Design Thinking: Creative Place-Making Workshop engages students in reimagining their everyday environments—beginning with their own school canteen. Using empathy-based design thinking principles, students analyse user needs, develop creative ideas, and prototype inclusive, functional spaces that reflect the school’s culture and values.
This hands-on programme combines spatial awareness, collaboration, storytelling, and innovation, encouraging students to see design not just as aesthetics, but as a tool for connection, identity, and community-building.
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Level: Primary & Secondary Schools
The English Language Bridging Programme is tailored to help secondary school students excel in the GCE O-Level English Language Examination (Syllabus 1128). With a scaffolded approach, the programme addresses students’ specific learning needs by strengthening their foundations in reading comprehension, writing, oral communication, and critical thinking.
Through guided practices, real exam simulations, and feedback-focused learning, students will gain both the confidence and competence required to master exam requirements and improve their overall language proficiency.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The Study Skills Programme empowers students with essential tools to take ownership of their learning. Focusing on time management, note-taking techniques, goal-setting, and self-discipline, the workshop helps students become self-directed learners who are ready to meet academic demands.
By understanding how they learn best and building effective habits, participants will be better equipped to handle challenges such as exam stress, homework overload, and competing priorities—all while striving for academic excellence.
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Level: Secondary Schools
Format: Long-Term Developmental Programme (31 sessions)
The GEAR UP Programme is a holistic, long-term initiative that supports students’ academic and personal development across 31 engaging sessions. By integrating mentorship, wellness circuits, creative challenges, and social-emotional learning, the programme nurtures students’ self-esteem, academic motivation, and interpersonal skills.
Delivered in a supportive and inclusive environment, the GEAR UP experience helps students develop both hard and soft skills through consistent exposure to reflection, peer collaboration, and real-world problem-solving.
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Level: Secondary Schools
The After-School Engagement Programme (ASE) offers a structured yet flexible platform for student growth outside of traditional classroom hours. Designed to foster positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and leadership, the programme creates an engaging environment where students can discover their strengths, build strong peer relationships, and develop resilience.
Through interactive workshops and reflection-based learning, students will be encouraged to own their learning journey, shift their mindset towards growth, and become more socially and emotionally competent.
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