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Abbotsford Public School

Abbotsford Public School

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Public Speaking

Public Speaking

The Speaking and Listening strand of the English syllabus provides opportunities for all students to improve their skills.

In Term 2, Years 3-6 students are invited to participate in the annual Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition with two students from Stage 2 and two students from Stage 3 selected to represent the school in zone, regional and state competitions moving forward. 

In Term 3, all K-6 students participate in the annual Metropolitan South Operational Directorate Primary Schools Public Speaking Competition with one student from each stage selected to represent the school in zone, regional and state competitions moving forward.

These competitions are based on a prepared speech of a certain time limit and an unseen impromptu topic with 5 minutes of preparation time.