Youth Speaks - A Debate

Diverse discussions.

This competition is designed to encourage the development of creativity and presentation skills essential to the art of public speaking.

This has been demonstrated by the enthusiasm of students from the many schools who previously have participated in Youth Speaks.

In teams of three, participants present arguments and points of discussion, before taking questions from the judging panel who are, themselves, skilled orators. Presentations last for 15 minutes.

Participants can select a topic which is important to them, giving them an opportunity to delve deep into research, formulate ideas and build confidence.

The Rotary Youth Speaks: A Debate competition is run over the course of a school year, in two or three different heats; club level, district, regional* and national final.

*some areas will not hold a regional heat

District Final deadline 31st January 2024

District Final venue to be advised and will take place in February 2024

The national final will be held over the weekend of 20th/21st April 2024

Age categories

The competition is open to students in full time education in two age groups:

• Intermediate        11 – 13 years
• Senior                   14 – 17 years

Resources

Download the following for more information and to enter.

• 2023-24 Information Pack  
• https://www.rotarygbi.org/media/2023/07/2023-24-Youth-Speaks-Information-Pack-v1.1.pdf

• 2023-24 Entry Form (ENTRIES NOW CLOSED)
• Poster
• 2023-24 Post-event Press Release
• Youth Speaks Certificate (interactive)