ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE AND SPEAK UP IN 2022
Rostrum Voice of Youth gives you a platform to have your voice heard.
Rostrum Voice of Youth is a national speaking competition which provides an excellent opportunity for secondary school students to gain experience and confidence in expressing their views and communicating a message. Students first participate at a regional level. Regional winners go on to participate in the State Final. State winners will compete at the National Final to be held in Sydney.
Contestants are required to present:
A prepared speech:
6 minutes - JUNIORS (aged 11 years as at 1/1/22 and in years 7, 8 or 9)
8 minutes - SENIORS (under 18 years as at 1/1/22 and in years 10, 11 or 12)
A short notice speech - 3 minutes - Juniors & Seniors, preparation time of 15 minutes.
2022 RVOY REGIONAL FINAL TOPICS
| Junior Prepared Topics (Years 7-9) | Senior Prepared Topics (Years 10-12) |
| 1. BLUE SKIES | 1. ERROR OF JUDGEMENT |
| 2. START A CONVERSATION | 2. CONNECTION TO COUNTRY |
| 3. THIS TIME IT WILL BE DIFFERENT | 3. SPOILT FOR CHOICE |
| 4. WAIT AND SEE | 4. THE LESSON THAT I LEARNT |
| 5. CELEBRATION | 5. CHANGING THE NARRATIVE |
There is a $10 non-refundable entry fee payable via direct deposit. This needs to be submitted to the State Coordinator along with the consent form by the closing date. You will receive the consent form and payment details in an email when you register.
| WHAT | WHEN | WHERE |
| Southern Regional Final |
Saturday May 7th |
The Friends' School, North Hobart |
| North West Regional Final |
Thursday May 12th |
Marist Regional College, Burnie |
| Northern Regional Final | Saturday May 14th 9:30am Juniors, 1:00pm Seniors |
Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston |
| State Final |
Saturday June 25th |
Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston |
| National Final | Saturday July 30th | Sydney |
Resources:
Regional Contacts:
| Northern/State Coordinator Mrs Jenny Fraser Ph 0417 160 707 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
North West Coordinator Mrs Tess Mc Donagh Ph 0428 717 382 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Southern/State Coordinator John Hayton Ph 0400 297 350 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
