NIDA Mini News, Grades Prep-2

Holiday course

Broadcasting live from the NIDA studios is the National NIDA Mini News. Find out what it takes to be a TV presenter. Report on huge news stories such as the ongoing saga of the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty and other breaking news.

Course components

• Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging exercises and activities to develop new ideas and learn how to share them with others.
• Storytelling: Explore stories, ideas and adventures through group and individual improvisation.
• Confidence and Presenting: Grow in performance confidence and learn basic presenting and interview techniques.

Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
• Children attending primary school grade equivalent holiday courses must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
• NIDA staff will supervise students at all times. Students are not permitted to leave the advertised venue without parental permission.
• If you are running late to collect your child, please call NIDA reception on 02 9697 7600. NIDA will only provide supervision during advertised course times.