Public Speaking

The Catholic Schools Public Speaking competition is held in Term 1 each year. Entry is open to up to 2 students from each of Years 7 –10 and up to 4 students from the Senior years from any Catholic School (see Rules) in NSW.

The competition is run in 3 rounds selecting the best students to compete in the Finals (round 3). Topics are varied and changed for each round. The speeches are prepared.

In any given year approximately 1000 personnel, including student participants, volunteer adjudicators and debating teachers are involved in the Public Speaking Competition.

On these pages you will find information on this public speaking competition in the Catholic Schools Debating Association.

Adobe Acrobat Reader PDFRules of the Metropolitan Public Speaking Competition

This document outlines the rules under which the CSDA Public Speaking Competition is run.

Adobe Acrobat Reader PDFEntry Form for Public Speaking 2009

Entry Form for Public Speaking 2009

Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF Suggested Checklist for Teachers in Charge of Public Speaking

This pro-forma is an aid to the planning and execution of hosting a Public Speaking round at your school.

Adobe Acrobat Reader PDFSuggestions for Chairperson/Timekeeper

This link contains 3 pages: Duties of the Chairperson/Timekeeper,Chairperson's Sheet, and Timekeeper's sheet.

Micosoft WordAdjudicator’s Guidelines

This is a summary sheet to be distributed to adjudicators of public speaking in the CSDA.  It is also a quick reference guide for students in terms of expectations in public speaking.

Adobe Acrobat Reader PDFAdjudicator’s Feedback Form

This is a form that can be used by adjudicators to give feedback on the speakers and to deliver a report at the end of the evening .

Adobe Acrobat Reader PDFAdjudicator’s Report on a Speaker

This is the form to be used if an individual speaker requests a written report.

Topics for Public Speaking

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