In our experience, there are two types of school assemblies: dull, drawn-out affairs that put students to sleep and fun, engaging presentations that catch the attention of everyone who is in the room. The question, of course, is how can you ensure that your next school assembly fits into the latter category.

It all starts with hiring the right presenter.

How Hiring the Right Speaker Can Improve Your School Assemblies

The nature and personality of the individual or group that you hire to lead your school assembly to set the tone for the entire event. If the presenter is monotonous, disinterested, and unengaging, your students are likely to perceive the assembly as a waste of time. As a result, they will quickly begin to tune the speaker out and talk amongst themselves.

School assemblies that are presented by fun, lively and entertaining speakers are likely to have far better results. After all, when your students feel like the assembly leader is trying to make a genuine connection with them, they are much more likely to sit up, pay attention, and hear the message that the presenter is trying to convey. Whether you are trying to dissuade your students from using drugs and alcohol, help them deal with adversity, or reduce incidents of bullying in your school, the attention that they are willing to pay to your hired speaker is the key to your success.

Of course, understanding the importance of hiring a quality of the presenter is only half the battle. You still need to go out and find the right person or people for the job.

Finding the Right Speakers for Your School Assemblies

As a general rule, if you want your students to be engaged and entertained at your school assemblies, you need to hire someone who is willing and able to connect with them at their level. You do not want to work with someone who is going to come in and talk down to your students or make them feel like they are failures. Instead, try to find someone who actually listens to your students, answers their questions, and speaks to them on a personal level.

One of the best ways to tell whether a speaker is up to scratch or not is to ask to see their testimonials from other schools who have hired them in the past. If they are unwilling or unable to provide this information, they may not be the right choice for your next event. If, on the other hand, they have a long list of teachers, principals, and school administrators who can vouch for their quality, they are also likely to be a good fit for one of your upcoming school assemblies.

Quality Speakers for Your Upcoming School Assemblies

The presenters here at Relevant Speakers fully understand the importance of audience engagement - and we have the reviews and testimonials to prove it. If you would like to book one of our speakers for your next school assembly, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!