PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.0 INRTRODUCTION

1.1 Through public speaking competitions, it is hoped that awareness is created among pupils or
students on the importance of the English language.

1.2 Public speaking is an essential part of most jobs and at some point, all of us will have to give
a speech in public to inform, to persuade or to inspire others.

2.0 AIM

2.1 To encourage the development of oral communication skills among pupils or students

2.2 To promote the use of the English language

2.3 To promote better understanding amongst young people

3.0 ELIGIBILITY

3.1 This competition is divided into 2 categories:

• Lower secondary (Form 1 – Form 3)

• Upper secondary (Form 4 – Form 5)

3.3 This competition is open to all students of SMK Kuching High from Form 1 to Form 5.

5.0 COMPETITION RULES

5.1 The competition is only focusing on Prepared Speech.

5.2 For Prepared Speech, contestants are to observe the following rules:

5.2.2 Contestants will deliver a Prepared Speech on a topic of their choice for 6
minutes.

5.2.3 Contestants will record an audio or a video of Prepared Speech and upload it
on Google Classroom.
 5.2.4 The deadline of the submission is on _________ 2022.
4.0 PRIZES

4.1 Certificates of participation and merit marks will be awarded to all participants.

6.0 ADJUDICATION

6.1 A panel of at least 3 or 5 judges will be appointed for all the rounds at all levels.

6.2 Points will be allocated according to the scoresheet.

6.3 Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote.

6.4 The decision of the judges is final.

6.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

6.6 The judging criteria for Prepared Speech is on two aspects as follows:

6.6.1 Subject Matter

6.6.1.1 Is the subject matter of the speech suitable and substantial?

6.6.1.2 Is the speech original and intelligent in its exploration of the subject?

6.6.1.3 Does the speaker develop the argument and the line of thought logically
and effectively?

6.6.1.4 Is there a satisfactory conclusion which lends a sense of finality to the

speech?

6.6.1.5 Does the speech carry a worthwhile and convincing message?

6.6.2 Use of Language

6.6.2.1 Is the message or point of view conveyed in clear, correct,

comprehensible and appropriate language?

6.6.2.2 Are tone, pace, pauses and projection effective?

6.6.2.3 Does the speaker avoid distractions?

6.6.2.4 Is the speaker’s style confident, fluent and natural?

6.6.2.5 Does the speaker:

.. use ineffectual repetitions e.g. “Ladies and Gentlemen”?

.. use pompous and condescending language?

.. overdramatize?

.. make awkward pauses?

.. over depend on notes, reading, shuffling palm cards?

.. use inappropriate quotations?

.. make jokes that are irrelevant or inappropriate?