Public Speaking Contest

Liverpool

Saturday, 14 March 2015

Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College Long Lane Liverpool L9 7BF

Commencing 11.00 am

Sponsored by: Mary Wolfe Charitable Trust and Soroptimist International Liverpool

PROGRAMME

MC’s INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION of ADJUDICATORS

CONTEST

INTERVAL (One Hour – Lunch)

ADJUDICATOR’S REMARKS

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

The first prize consists of:- The Soroptimist International of Liverpool Trophy to be held by the winner’s school for one year.

£50 to the winning contestant.

All other contestants will receive a book token for £10 and a certificate of achievement.

ADJUDICATORS

Eileen MCue President Soroptimist International Liverpool

Margaret Baker President Soroptimist International South Lancashire Region

Ann O’Byrne Liverpool City Assistant Mayor Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner

CONTEST OFFICIALS

Chairman Eileen McCue

M.C. Gill Brannan

Time Keepers Ann Mercer Christine Reeves

PUBLIC SPEAKING RULES

 A three minute speech is to be made on a topic from the list provided.

 Judging will be a panel of three, one of whom will be nominated chairman.

 At the end of the competition the chairman will comment on the speeches and announce the winner.

 The names of the contestants will be drawn to decide the order of speaking and these names will appear in sequence in the published programme.

 Marks will be awarded for content, delivery and presentation.

 Marks will be deducted for:- a. Ready prepared text or use of excessive notes. b. Memorisation without understanding. (We do not expect candidate to memorise their speech) c. Speeches that finish more than 20 seconds either side of the three minutes.

 In the event of a draw the winner will be the contestant who is nearest the three minute mark.

 The competition chairman may terminate any speech.

 The decision of the judges is final.

 Contestants may choose whether to remain outside the room until their allocated time or listen to the other contestants.

 Contestants must be between 11 and 14 years of age on the day of the contest.

PUBLIC SPEAKING TOPICS

1. To frack or not to frack?

2. Should the voting age be lowered to sixteen?

3. Social media – friend or foe?

CONTESTANTS

Topic No. Contestant School 3 Andrew Ellard St Edwards College 3 Caitlin Gaul Broughton Hall High School Bellerive FCJ College North Liverpool Academy 2 Faye Tierney Bellerive FCJ College 1 Maisie Gotham Archbishop Beck Sports College 2 Mia Lee Broughton Hall High School North Liverpool Academy 3 Joe Marnell West Derby School 1 Ryan Campbell St Edwards College 2 Katy Taylor Archbishop Beck Sports College 3 Melissa Gorst Bellerive FCJ College

SCORING FORM Max 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mark APPEARANCE 5

DELIVERY a. Stance 5 b. Gestures & Personality 10

ORAL SKILLS a. Clarity 10 b. Inflection 5 c. Diction 5

CONTENT a. Opening 5 b. Factual relevance 5 c. Quality of 25 argument d. Logical 20 arrangement of argument e. Conclusion 5

SUB TOTAL (maximum 100)

NEGATIVE (minus) -3 a. Reading prepared text -3 b. Memorisation without -4 understanding c. Excess notes

TIMEKEEPER (maximum) -5 TOTAL

Who are Soroptimists?

Soroptimists are:-

WOMEN WHO MEAN BUSINESS Women working in a range of professions from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

What does it mean?

Interpreted as ‘The Best for Women’ Founded - California in 1921 Largest worldwide Women’s Service Organisation The only International Women’s Organisation with a recognised voice at the United Nations for Human Rights, particularly to improve the status of women.

What we do?

Awareness raising of Global and Local issues Advocacy and lobbying for the disadvantaged Action by service involvement and fund raising What’s in it for YOU?

 Meet likeminded women from a variety of backgrounds

 Gain friendship and support

 Enjoy travel opportunities

 Have fun with purpose If you would like to find out more, please contact: 0786 777 2265