Rostrum's Student Development Program for Secondary School Students
We are pleased to announce that the SA/NT Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition is back in 2021, having been cancelled last year due to the COVID virus. Our primary aim is to protect the health, safety and well-being of all those involved in the competition as competitors, officials, teachers or supporters. Accordingly, please note that by entering the Voice of Youth, you are agreeing to abide by the COVID-Safe protocols of the competition and of the individual schools hosting the heats. Further details will be provided prior to each heat / final.
At every stage of the competition contestants are required to present a
Prepared speech - 6 minutes - JUNIORS (aged 11 years or over as at 1/1/21 and in years 7, 8 or 9)
- 8 minutes - SENIORS (under 18 years of age as at 1/1/21 and in years 10, 11 or 12)
Short notice speech - 3 minutes - (Juniors & Seniors, preparation time of 15 minutes)
| JUNIOR TOPICS - HEATS & SEMI-FINALS | SENIOR TOPICS - HEATS & SEMI-FINALS |
| The right attitude
An incredible discovery A story that matters In the spotlight It gets easier with practice |
Caught in the crossfire
Isolated from humanity Life in colour Confident and world ready A message to critics |
Key Information & Timeline
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ENTRIES CLOSE midnight on Tuesday 30 March |
Entries are now closed. |
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED |
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Heat |
Date |
Location |
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South East Heats - (Mt Gambier & District Community Bank® Public Speaking Competition) |
Wednesday 5 May 2021 |
Grant High School, 9 Hosking Ave., Mount Gambier |
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NT Heats |
Thursday 6 May 2021 |
Essington International School, Darwin |
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Adelaide Heats – various times |
Saturday 8 May 2021 |
Immanuel College – Margaret Ames Centre 32 Morphett Rd, Novar Gardens |
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Semi-Finals - all day (2 session times) |
Saturday 22 May 2021 |
Immanuel College – Margaret Ames Centre 32 Morphett Rd, Novar Gardens |
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SA/NT Zone Final - 7pm (Numbers limited due to COVID-19 restrictions) |
Saturday 26 June 2021 |
Parliament House North Terrace, Adelaide |
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National Final |
Saturday 31 July 2021 |
Immanuel College – Margaret Ames Centre 32 Morphett Rd, Novar Gardens |
Additional Information
- Adelaide Heats will be held Saturday 8 May and may extend to Sunday 9 May, depending on number of registrations
- REGISTRATION IS ONLINE click here to register Entries are now closed.
- Entry fee of $25 per student is payable via direct credit (preferable) or cheque. Invoices will be issued to schools after entries close on 30 March 2021
- Cash prizes are awarded to Heat, Semi-Final, SA/NT Zone Final and National Final winners
- Travel costs to Adelaide for NT and country entrants to compete in the heats, semi-finals & SA/NT Zone Final will be subsidised.
- If applicable, SA/NT Zone Junior & Senior winners will have accommodation & travel expenses paid to attend the National Final.
- Adjudication guidelines https://www.rostrum.com.au/rvoy-adjudication-guidelines
- Roles and responsibilities of adjudicators https://www.rostrum.com.au/roles-responsibilities-of-adjudicators/file
Support
SA/NT Rostrum thanks its sponsors -
- Mt Gambier & District Community Bank
- Immanuel College
- Aurora Ozone Kangaroo Island
- English Speaking Union
Enquiries
If you have any questions regarding SA Rostrum Voice of Youth please contact the organisers:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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