Excellent Results in Youth Speaks Competition
We were treated to a veritable feast of young talent last year throughout the Youth Speaks competition. Thirty seven teams took part in the semi-finals at Grantham, Bedford and Leicester.
The range of subjects chosen and researched by the teams threw out some challenges to the audience including 'Attitudes to Reading', 'The effects of the Recession', 'Do footballers get paid too much?' – even 'Do men have a future?
Get your local schools involved in this year’s competition
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Click to visit the RIBI Youth Speaks page
An opportunity for young people to develop the ability to speak on a public platform, carry out research and formulate ideas, improve self-confidence and presentation skills, and work as a team. |
Pupils from Kimbolton School.
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Age groups: |
Intermediate: Usually school years 7 to 9. Dates of birth between 01/09/1997-31/08/2000
Senior: Usually school years 10 to 13. Dates of birth 01/09/1993-31/08/1997
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Teams of 3: |
Chairperson, Speaker and Proposer of the Vote of Thanks
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Eligibility: |
Young people who are in full time education representing schools, colleges or youth groups. |
Stages: |
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Speaker from Edward Peake Middle School, District Intermediate winners 2011. |
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Involve schools: |
June to September |
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Club Competition: |
A local competition organised by individual clubs or groups of clubs. Club competition should be held at a suitable venue before Christmas. |
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District Semi Finals: |
£10 per team.
n.b. This year's deadline for entries is Friday 16th December. |
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Woodbrook Vale High School - Regional Intermediate Winners 2011
A Speaker from Garendon High School
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Intermediate semi-finals:
Tuesday 17th January, Melton Vale Post 16 Centre
Wednesday 18th January, Northampton High School for Girls
Thursday 19th January, Leicester Grammar School
Seniors semi-finals:
Tuesday 24th January, Melton Vale Post 16 Centre
Wednesday 25th January, Northampton High School for Girls
Thursday 26th January, Leicester Grammar School
Winners and runners up go to the District Final.
District Final: Wednesday 29th February, Kimbolton School
Regional Final: Sunday 25th March in Scarborough
RIBI Final: Saturday 28th April, Glyndwr University,Wrexham
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Basic Format
Subject chosen by the entrants. Chairperson speaks for 2 minutes, Speaker speaks for 6 minutes, Proposer of the Vote of Thanks speaks for 2 minutes.
Teams may wish to link their presentations to the theme of “Olympic Dreams” or “Olympic Spirit.” Please note this is a theme and not a title and is not compulsory |
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Competitions are judged by 3 adjudicators who work to a set marking system. It is, therefore, essential that all competitors know the rules. These and other support material
are available on this page
Entry Forms and requests for help or further information should be sent to:
David Culwick, Rotary Club of Rushden
bess27@hotmail.com |
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Download Poster for Rotary Clubs to Advertise the RIBI Youth Speaks Competition
Making Contact:
For personal security reasons, the private addresses of Rotarians are not displayed on this site. If, for some reason, you are unable to forward documentation by email, please contact the person named giving your name, home address and telephone number and contact details will be provided to you once your bone fides have been established. |
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