4 6 7 9 10 11 11 Welcome to Voice, the innovative and exciting public speaking competition of UN Youth the largest public speaking competition in Western Australia. This annual Australia! It’s also event is an exciting opportunity for students in years 7 to 10 to broaden their knowledge of global affairs and international relationships, while developing their presentation and diplomacy skills in a unique forum. Voice gives you the chance to make your voice heard on key international issues that are shaping the future of your society. Through the presentation of a prepared speech and answering impromptu questions, you will explore topics of global and personal significance as you persuade, entertain and inspire your audience. So that you’re not thrown in the deep end, the competition includes an evening public speaking workshop where you will be given public speaking training from some of Western Australia’s best public speakers, including Ignite Mentoring founder Ilona Quahe. You will also be introduced to the crux of the competition; pitching a solution to a pressing global problem, and answering questions about your solution posed by a panel of judges. All students will attend a second event following the public speaking workshop where you will deliver your speech. You will speak about matters of significant global importance utilising the skills and
4 6 7 9 10 11 11 Welcome to Voice, the innovative and exciting public speaking competition of UN Youth Australia! It’s also the largest public speaking competition in Western Australia. This annual event is an exciting opportunity for students in years 7 to 10 to broaden their knowledge of global affairs and international relationships, while developing their presentation and diplomacy skills in a unique forum. Voice gives you the chance to make your voice heard on key international issues that are shaping the future of your society. Through the presentation of a prepared speech and answering impromptu questions, you will explore topics of global and personal significance as you persuade, entertain and inspire your audience. So that you’re not thrown in the deep end, the competition includes an evening public speaking workshop where you will be given public speaking training from some of Western Australia’s best public speakers, including Ignite Mentoring founder Ilona Quahe. You will also be introduced to the crux of the competition; pitching a solution to a pressing global problem, and answering questions about your solution posed by a panel of judges. All students will attend a second event following the public speaking workshop where you will deliver your speech. You will speak about matters of significant global importance utilising the skills and
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