NSW Department of Education and Training: The Arts Unit

Public Speaking Information Summary

	Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition Years 3 & 4	Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition Years 5 & 6	Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award	Sydney Morning Herald Plain English Speaking Award
Which schools are allowed to enter?	All government schools throughout the state.	All government schools throughout the state.	All government and non-government schools throughout the state.	All government and non-government schools throughout the state.
Which students can enter?	Years 3 & 4	Years 5 & 6	Students aged 12- 14 as of 1 January 2008	Students aged 15 - 18 as of 1 January 2008
How many students can enter from a school?	1 or 2	1 or 2	1 or 2	1 or 2
How long is the Prepared Speech?	3 minutes (warning bell at 2 mins)	4 minutes (warning bell at 3 mins)	5 minutes (warning bell at 4 mins)	8 minutes (warning bell at 6 mins)
Are there set topics for the Prepared Speech?	Yes	Yes	No	No
How much preparation for the Impromptu Speech?	5 minutes	5 minutes	5 minutes	3 minutes
How long is the Impromptu Speech?	1 minute (warning bell at 30 secs)	2 minutes (warning bell at 1 min 30 secs)	2 minutes (warning bell at 1 min 30 secs)	3 minutes (warning bell at 2 mins)
How much does it cost to enter?	$16.00 per student	$16.00 per student	$50.00 per non-gov't student $25.00 per gov't student	$50.00 per non-gov't student $25.00 per gov't student
When will the competition begin?	June	June	July	May
When are the State Finals?	6 November	13 November	22 October	31 July
Is there a National Final?	No	No	Yes	Yes
Where are the entry forms and cheques sent?	Speaking Competitions Coordinator, The Arts Unit, Locked Bag 3003, SUMMER HILL, NSW, 2130
To whom should the cheques be made out?	NSW Department of Education and Training

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