PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATING
Competitive Public Speaking
PLC Sydney has one of the largest Public Speaking programs of any independent girls' schools in NSW. Students consistently perform well in public speaking competitions and the College has a strong reputation in this field.
There are two teams on offer with other opportunities also available:
SpeakSeason - students selected in this division will be able to participate in Rostrum, Junior and Senior, (February– March), Plain English Speaking (May), Legacy (July), UNYA Voice (September), Rotary Public Speaking, Lions Youth of the Year (entries close November in the year prior). Separate tuition is provided without charge in preparation for these external competitions. Students must be able to deliver compelling prepared and issue based impromptu speeches and be committed to the process, which will involve sessions during school time. Spots are limited. Open to Years 7–12
SpeakSquad (development) - students selected will be offered opportunities to compete in Prepared Speaking competitions at Eisteddfods (City of Sydney/Inner West) with no charge. Training and guidance will also be provided. Open to Years 7–12
Entry into the PLC Sydney representative team for Australian Public Speaking and Debating (AIDPSC and Speakfest) will occur in June, prior to the Term 2 holidays and is open to students in Year 9 and above. Separate auditions will occur for this event. Success at AIDPSC leads to selection in the Australian team which participates at World level.
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Membership: Years 7–12 via audition
Cost: Nil
When: Terms 1–4, during class time, Lyons House
Auditions: These are now CLOSED for 2024. Year 8 - 12 2025 will be auditioned in Term 4 2024.
You do not have to be a Speech student to audition
Audition criteria:
ability to deliver an impromptu speech based on a topic provided (5 minutes preparation)
commitment to and attendance at Speak Up Club will also be considered (Years 7–10)
Competitions: Info here once available. A Notice will be sent via PLACES.
Staff: Mrs Lynette Hawkey lhawkey@plc.nsw.edu.au 02 97045657 (Lyons House)
Sign Up: The trial dates for incoming 2025 students will be set in Term 3
Year 7 2024 and Newcomers 2024 NOW CLOSED
Year 8 - 12 2024 NOW CLOSED