Multicultural Public Speaking
The Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition was introduced in 1996 and is now in its 15th year. It aims to heighten the awareness of multicultural issues among NSW primary school students while developing their interest in public speaking and improving their confidence and speech-writing skills.
The Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition has two divisions: one for Years 3 and 4 students and one for Years 5 and 6 students.
Students participate in a class competition, speaking on the following topics:
2011 Years 3&4 Topics | 2011 Years 5&6 Topics |
Australia – the lucky country | Racial harmony – are we there yet? |
Every day is Harmony Day | When does a migrant become an Australian? |
Sport brings people together | Asylum seekers |
Welcoming refugees | Un-Australian |
The Australian Flag | Young people – showing the way |
Racism hurts everyone | My beliefs |
Never judge a book by its cover | Many languages, one voice |
Sharing Australia | Belonging |
Multiculturalism at school | Racism – it's just not funny |
Every family has a story | Multiculturalism in the media |
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The speaking times for each speech and division are outlined below.
Division / Speech | Warning Bell | Speaking time (2 bells) |
Years 3&4 Prepared Speech | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
Years 3&4 Impromptu Speech | 30 seconds | 1 minute |
Years 5&6 Prepared Speech | 3 minutes | 4 minutes |
Years 5&6 Impromptu Speech | 1 ½ minutes | 2 minutes |
