Junior Public Speaking Competition 2025
Every year the DAV runs a state-wide Junior Public Speaking Competition for students in Years 7 and 8. This year we will be offering an online competition to supplement the face to face program below.
Students will be required to submit an unedited video of a 4-5 minute speech on a set topic, which must be persuasive in nature. This will then be assessed by two DAV adjudicators who will provide a score and written feedback by email. Top ranked students will progress to a finals series, which will require a second video speech to be submitted. There is no limit to the number of students that can participate, but a maximum of three students per school will be permitted to progress to finals.
Who: Students in Years 7 and 8.
Format: Students will present one prepared speech.
Cost: $20 per student.
Registration is closed.
Junior Public Speaking Competition 2025 - Face to Face
The Junior division is for students in year 7 and 8. Students will be required to present a 4-5 minute speech on a topic of their choosing from the list below, which must be persuasive in nature, as well as two impromptu speeches. Each day begins with a short training session with tips for approaching impromptu topics.
Who: Students in year 7 and 8
Format: Students will present one prepared speech and two impromptu speeches.
Cost: $45 per student
Capacity limits: 6 students per school per region. Schools are permitted to enter students in multiple regions.
| Region | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Toorak | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak | Sunday 10 August, 10am-3pm |
To register, complete this form
Topics for 2025
Students must prepare a 4-5 minute speech on one of the following topics. This speech must be persuasive in nature.
Topics for this year's junior competitions will be:
- Influence
- Finders keepers
- A letter to my future self
To have a better understanding on how our adjudicators mark speeches, see Public Speaking Adjudication Criteria.