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The students of Georges Hall Public school have participated in a variety of public speaking events this year. In semester 1 most 3-6 students participate in the Multicultural Perspectives Speaking Competition.

3-4 Topics 5-6 Topics

Everyone has a story
What does it mean to be a refugee
Valuing Diversity
Living in Harmony
Sport brings us together
Peace today
What Multiculturalism means to me
Say no to Racism
Community Spirit: it’s up to us
Learning together, growing together

Education is the answer
Immigration Benefits Everyone
Valuing Identity
Many cultures make life work
Reconciliation
Multiculturalism: Passport to the world
What makes a good leader
Seeking asylum
The media and Multiculturalism
Valuing Identity
The Importance of Language

Requirements

Each student is required to deliver two speeches, one prepared and one impromptu.

Each speech is marked out of 50%

All contestants are required to choose a topic from the given list.

 Debating News

There are 4 debating teams: 2 Premier's Debating and 2 District Debating.  Teams usually meet once a week with Mrs. Barrington, Mrs Hunt, Miss Ansari or Mrs Websdale to prepare for upcoming debates. They compete against other schools in the district and have done extremely well over the past few years.

Good luck to the debating Teams!

 Future Events

Year 6 verses Teachers Debate in December.


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