LandLearn NSW Speech Spectacular
What's it all about?
The LandLearn NSW Speech Spectacular is a public speaking competition run by LandLearn NSW, the education portal form primary industries in NSW. The Speech Spectacular is free to enter and encourages students in stages 3,4 and 5 to voice their opinions on some important primary industry issues!
How does it work?
There are two public speaking rounds. Round one calls on students to prepare a two minute response to one of these topics, entered as an MP3 recording, due 29th of January 2012:
1. Social media is good for farmers
2. Farmers can't help climate change
3. The environment is what we eat
Round two, top speakers from each category are invited to give another speech on a new topic LIVE at the Dubbo Beef Spectacular in March 2012.
Congratulations to all the grand finalists at this year's 2011 LandLearn NSW Speech Spectacular. The calibre of entries was very high with some thoroughly researched, thought-provoking and entertaining speeches!
Prizes
The judging panel will consist of representatives from LandLearn NSW, NSW Primary Industries and The Land Newspaper. First prize in each category will receive $500, runner-up $250 and Rising Stars $100.
Things to know before you enter...
- Entry is free
- The competition is open to students in all NSW schools (both government and non-government).
- Round one entries are due Sunday 29th January 2012
- Entries can be in the affirmative or the negative, it’s a good idea to try each way and pick your best.
- Entries must be 2 minutes in length, allowing for about 30 seconds each way.
- Entries to be submitted online using the form. If you have a problem submitting this way, contact LandLearn NSW for an alternative method.
- Entrants can be individuals or teams of up to 3 (consisting of 1 speaker and 2 supports/researchers)
- Individual finalists, their accompanying teacher and a family member will be invited to attend the grand final at the NSW Beef Spectacular March 2012 in Dubbo.
- Finalists teams, their accompanying teacher and up to 3 family members will be invited to attend the grand final at the NSW Beef Spectacular March 2012 in Dubbo.
- Finalists can be teamed up with an industry expert (subject mentor) to assist with final speech research
- Finalists must arrange their own transport to the grand final
- References and further information for speech research can be found at: http://www.landlearnnsw.org.au
- Prizes will be posted to winners in the form of cheques after the grand final
- Contact Carolyn Smith, LandLearn NSW; ph: 02 9872 0136, carolyns@sf.nsw.gov.au for more information.
- More information about the Beef Spectacular can be found at: http://theland.farmonline.com.au/theland/beefspectacular/
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How to enter
Enter online.