Senior Public Speaking 2025
Online Competition
Students will be required to submit an unedited video of a 6-8 minute speech on a topic of their choosing, 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 11 and 12
Format: Students will present one prepared speech* (6-8 mins)
Cost: $20 per student
* Students will present prepared speeches on a topic of their own choosing. This speech must be persuasive in nature.
To register, complete this form. Registration closes at 5pm, Friday 2 May or when we reach capacity.
Face to Face Competition
The Senior division is for students in year 11 and 12. Students will be required to present a 6-8 minute speech on a topic of their choosing, which must be persuasive in nature, as well as two impromptu speeches.
When: Sunday 4 May
Where: St Kevin's College
Cost: $45 per student, maximum 6 students per school
To register, complete this form. Registration closes at 5pm, Friday 2 May 2025 or earlier if we reach capacity.
Finalists will be notified at TBC.
To have a better understanding on how our adjudicators mark speeches, see Public Speaking Adjudication Criteria.