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Primary Winter Uniform Expectations

Thank you for your ongoing support in making sure our students are not only warm but also look smart during the winter months. 

Please note that the Canterbury tracksuit pants are to be worn on sports days only.

RE: PRIMARY PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

Each year, students from Years 3 - 6 are involved in our Public Speaking Competition. Throughout Week 7 (beginning 23 August) students will be presenting their speeches in class. To be eligible for the finals, students must be ready to present from the Monday of Week 7. Semi-finalists are chosen from each of the class groups within the grade. These students then give their speech to the whole grade and between 4 and 6 (depending on the grade size) finalists are chosen. Parents of finalists are specifically invited to the finals which will be held in Week 9 on Thursday 9th September, pending COVID restrictions. Parents do not attend the in-class presentations.

INFORMATION: 

• Allstudents are required to present a speech, on any chosen topic, to their class. We suggest that students choose something that they can speak knowledgeably about. 
• Speeches are written and rehearsed at home. 
• Parents are allowed to offer as much support as they can - this can include helping your child to write their speech. 
• Students are encouraged to use palm cards (not pages) during the presentation of their speech. 

Time limits for speeches 

Year 3 and 4: 3-4 minutes.

 Year 5 and 6: 4-5 minutes. 
 

The criteria for judging includes how the speaker:

• Captures and maintains the interest of their audience.
• Makes eye contact.
• Delivers their speech fluently. 
• Meets the given time frame. 
• Relies on their notes. 

Should you have any questions regarding your child’s participation in the Public Speaking Competition, please contact their classroom leader of learning.