Literature and language arts

Speaking competitions hub

Welcome to the Speaking competitions hub! We'll keep all of our information on entering the competitions here and all the documents and links you'll need to compete in our debating and public speaking programs.


The Premier's Debating Challenge

Entries in the 2025 Premier's Debating Challenge have now closed. For teams that have entered, you can find below all the detailed information on the different age divisions that you'll need to be familiar with, along with a bunch of other handy links and documents. Look forward to seeing you in the challenge!

General debating links

Detailed information on the different age divisions

Chairperson and results forms


Public speaking competitions

Entries in the 2025 competitions are now open! Below is everything you need for the 3 different competitions, including an entry form and detailed information that competitiors need to be familiar with. Best of luck!

Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition

Junior Secondary Speaking Award

Plain English Speaking Award