Literature and language arts
Public speaking
Public speaking programs develop students' speech-writing and oral presentation skills. Students can participate in a range of competitions. Digital resources are also available to support students, including tips from previous winners.
Programs
Upcoming applications
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Pulse Alive 2025 – student comperes nomination closing
Nominations closing: Mon 2 Sep 2024
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Poetry Slam – applications closing
Online event
Applications closing: extended to Fri 20 Sep 2024
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Poetry Slam – video submissions due
Online event
Submit your video by Fri 27 Sep 2024
Upcoming events
Junior Secondary Speaking Award – regional finals
Online event
Junior Secondary Speaking Award – state finals
Online event
Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition – Years 3 and 4 State Final
Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition – Years 5 and 6 State Final
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Pulse Alive – compere scripting and rehearsal
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