Youth Speaks: A Debate
Put your public speaking skills to the test at our annual Youth Speaks: A Debate competition
Challenge your public speaking abilities and perform, persuade and entertain the audience with your display of wit and knowledge of a topic.
In teams of three, participants present arguments and points of discussion, before taking questions from the judging panel who are, themselves, skilled orators.
Participants can select a topic which is important to them, giving them an opportunity to dive deep into research, formulate ideas and build confidence.
Open to participants aged from11 to 17.
For further details, please read or download the following information:
Poster can be used to publicise the competition within your organisation
Information Leaflets for the use of students competing
The full details of the 2024/25 competition may be downloaded from this page 2024/25 Information Pack
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