Youth Speaks: A Debate

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.  Clubs are encouraged to approach Youth Organisations to compete.

Quote from Jess Ewer (S3) Wellington School, Runners up, Intermediate Category : Rotary District 1320 Final.

"The Rotary's 'Youth Speaks' competition was an amazing experience for me.  As it is my second time competing, I have learned a great deal from it: how to be confident when speaking, how to think quickly on the spot and how to work effectively in a team.  It is vital that opportunities like this continue to present themselves, as it is an amazing experience for all young people to get involved with."

 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.  Club Heats to be completed by end November : Area Heats by end of December 2024.  District Final Saturday 25th January 2025. – Renfield Centre, Bath Street, Glasgow. There is NO National Final.

For more information contact D1320 Youth Speaks Co-ordinator Bill Christie

Email: billchristie@me.com       Mob: 07711 129031

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