Libraries launch new youth speech competition

Do you have a talent for public speaking and debating, or simply want to improve your writing and presentation skills?

The City of South Perth Libraries have launched What’s Your Point? a new youth speech competition, that aims to encourage excellence in writing, public speaking, presentation and debating skills.

The competition is open to anyone aged between 12 and 25 living within the Perth metropolitan area. There are three age categories; 12-15 years, 16-19 years and 20-25 years, with prizes awarded in each category.

In its inaugural year, the competition topic is Survival in a changing world. 

Written submissions must be between two and four minutes in length. The judging panel will assess the submissions based on originality, quality of the writing, understanding of the topic, persuasive and clearly articulated point of view, presentation and rebutting of counterarguments.

Entries open on 2 January and close 26 February 2018. 

Finalists will present their work on 13 April 2018, with the awards presentation to follow.
The event is proudly sponsored by Westbooks.

Who is eligible 
12-15 years
16-19 years
20-25 years

To download an Entry Form and Terms and Conditions please visit the Libraries website.