Rotary International - District 1070

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Youth Speaks Competition

Excellent Results in Youth Speaks Competition

We have been treated to a veritable feast of young talent this year throughout the Youth Speaks competition. Thirty seven teams took part in the semi-finals at Grantham, Bedford and Leicester.

The range of subjects chosen and researched by the teams threw out some challenges to the audience including 'Attitudes to Reading', 'The effects of the Recession', 'Do footballers get paid too much?' – even 'Do men have a future?'

Click here to see the full report

National Youth Speaks Successes for 1070
Success for Bourne Young People in National Youth Speaks Competition Success for Higham Ferrers in National Youth Speaks Competition

Rotary Youth Speaks winners send out clear message - Click to Visit RIBI site

Photograph: Three girls stand to take aplause.

An opportunity for young people to develop the ability to speak on a public platform, carry out research and formulate ideas, improve self-confidence and presentation skills, and work as a team.

Age groups:

Intermediate: Usually school years 7 to 9. Dates of birth between 01/09/1996-31/08/1999

Senior: Usually school years 10 to 13. Dates of birth 01/09/1992-31/08/1996

Teams of 3:

Chairperson, Speaker and Proposer of the Vote of Thanks

Eligibility:

Young people who are in full time education representing schools, colleges or youth groups.

Stages:

Involve schools:

June to September

Club Competition:

A local competition organised by individual clubs or groups of clubs. Club competition should be held at a suitable venue before Christmas.

District Semi Finals:

£10 per team.

n.b. This year's deadline for entries is Friday 17th December.

Photograph: Young boy making his presentation.

Photograph: Muslim youth making a presentation.

Photograph: Young girl in mixed team making a presentation.

Intermediate semi-finals:

Tuesday 18th January, Bourne Grammar School
Wednesday 19th January, Northampton High School for Girls
Thursday 20th January, Leicester Grammar School

Seniors semi-finals:

Tuesday 25th January, Bourne Grammar School
Wednesday 26th January, Northampton High School for Girls

Thursday 27th January, Leicester Grammar School

Winners and runners up go to the District Final.

District Final: Wednesday 16th February, Ferrers Specialist Arts College

Regional Final: Sunday 20th March in Hull

RIBI Final: Sunday 1st May, Cranleigh School

Basic Format

Subject chosen by the entrants. Chairperson speaks for 2 minutes, Speaker speaks for 6 minutes, Proposer of the Vote of Thanks speaks for 2 minutes.

Rules

Competitions are judged by 3 adjudicators who work to a set marking system. It is, therefore, essential that all competitors know the rules. These and other support material are available on this page.

Entry Forms and requests for help or further information should be sent to:

David Culwick, Rotary Club of Rushden

bess27@hotmail.com

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