Speech Contest
Speech Contest
Disciplines: Oratorical writing and performing (ANNUALLY)
Award: Up to £300
Eligibility: Students under age 20
Fee: £20
For over 10 years, we’ve enabled an annual contest of public speaking, as one of the most popular extra-curricular activities among our Phoenix Tuition students. These activities offer students the opportunity to improve their creative skills and further develop their ability to communicate ideas.
We impress on students that one great way to communicate ideas is to get involved in these activities via competitions. It’s a great way for students, of any age to become stronger speakers, greater persuasive writers, and ultimately stand out among their peers. Presenting a Speaking Topic (under examination conditions), is also a requirement of the GCSE English Language Exam, therefore the events provide great training practice and preparation.
Speaking subjects must be submitted by contestants for approval, and are 5 to 8 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches, on a set topic, is also part of the contest. Students have the opportunity to perform these speeches annually, at both the local and national levels.
Poetry Aloud! Contest
Disciplines: Poetry recitation, Literary heritage (ANNUALLY)
Award: £300 + £250 materials stipend for National winners
Eligibility: Students 13 – 18 years old
Fee: £20
Poetry Aloud is an education program which encourages students to study and write great poetry. The program available locally and nationally, offers an annual, dynamic competition, where students will recite their chosen poems.
This program helps students to master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history, cultural and contemporary work form established and emerging poets. Our programs also help students identify their talents and include them in their university admissions Personal Statements.
Poetry Aloud competition subjects: All poems must be selected from the Poetry Aloud! print or online anthology, which is updated every summer.
If you’re looking for help in improving your extracurricular profile, don’t hesitate to contact us for a consultation today.