• Students learn to look for information using a number of source – this may include books, the internet or speaking with family, friends and community members;
• They expand their knowledge and understanding of a particular topic;
• They gain an ability to organise their thoughts and feelings and then confidently express them to others

 The competition consists of prepared speeches. Students are given a topic and ask to prepare a speech. Grades 3 and 4 students are asked to prepare a 3 minute speech and Grades 5 and 6 students are asked to prepare a 4 minute speech.

The Grades 5 and 6 student, who wins at the District level and progresses to the State level final will be asked at the State Final to also present a Short Preparation Speech. They will be given a topic. And 10 minutes to prepare a 1 minute response on this topic.

School Level: held at each participating School in the Lions Club area. Run by the School with support from the Lions Club.

Club Level Competition:  held at individual Lions Clubs as part of a Dinner Meeting or at a special event. The winners in each level become the Club’s representative.

Zone or Regional Competition: These competitions will be held as required based on the numbers of participating Lions Clubs in each Zone. Club representatives will compete at these events. The Zone or Regional Competitions will be organised by the Zone Chair of the respective Zone.

Semi-Final Competitions: The conduct of the Semi-Finals will be based on the geographical spread of participating Clubs in the District. In 2022, there were two Semi-Finals conducted, one in Tooradin and one in Trafalgar. The winners in each section, from the Zone and Regional Finals will compete at the Semi-Final.

District Final: The winners from each section at the Semi-Finals will compete at the District Final. The District Final in 2023 will be held at the 201V3 Convention in Warragul on Saturday, 28th October.

Discussions are currently underway regarding the possibility of holding a State Final for Clubs in Victorian Districts. Information will be distributed when it becomes available.

As with any competition, there are some rules to follow, so that everyone has the same opportunity.

Students should present their speeches from the floor or stage without the use of:

–   NO props, photo’s or slideshows during their speech

–   NO lectern – this allows for judges to see the student clearly – we encourage students to use palm cards instead of large sheets of paper.

–   MICROPHONES are allowed to be used. As not all schools/Clubs have microphones it is not necessary, if you have access to one, use it.  Part of learning to speak to a group, either small or large, is to be able to project your voice so that you can be heard.  Students should be encouraged to speak in a loud, clear voice when presenting their speech.
Use of a microphone is at the discretion of the Club, Region or District Chairperson.

Students will be judged on the following:

CONTENT
Beginning – begins in an interesting way, grabs attention, has main points
Central Theme evident and logical sequence developed
Research – supports opinions with facts and/or examples
Language – Appropriate use of language – clear, correct sentences, words well chosen, informative
Ending – strong, summary of main points, as close to time as possible.

DELIVERY
Visual – Confidence, stance, unobtrusive use of notes
Use of gestures to convey message
Voice – clear, varied expression, pace, projection, etc
Engage Audience

If you are interested in finding out more about how to run this program in your club or school – contact the District Chairman below…

District 201 V3 Junior Public Speaking Chairman

Geoff Anderson

Mobile: 0412 285 913

Email: Geoff Anderson