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:

1. SpeakSeason - students selected in this division will be able to participate in Rostrum, Junior and Senior, (February– March),  Plain English Speaking (May), Junior Secondary Schools Speaking JSSS/ 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 

2. SpeakSquad (development) - students selected will be offered opportunities to compete in Prepared Speaking competitions at Eisteddfods (City of Sydney/Inner West) and UN Voice of Youth at 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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