The Voice Competition (Voice) transforms traditional public speaking into a problem-solving competition that invites students in Years 7 to 10 to tackle issues that affect your community, country, and the world.
From homelessness to climate change, we want you to go beyond how well you speak to pitching your big and creative ideas to solve the world’s most pressing issues.
Pitch your Solution
Think outside the box and put your design thinking skills to the test in order to develop innovative and creative, yet feasible, solutions to real-world problems.
Defend your Solution
Answer questions post-pitch to defend the feasibility and impact of your solution.
How to compete in Voice
The Pitch
Juniors (Years 7-8): 4-minute prepared speech
Seniors (Years 9-10): 5-minute prepared speech
Participants are to outline their solution for the provided topic in as much detail as they deem necessary. Their responses will be assessed in accordance with the judging criteria outlined below.
Judges will not interact with the participants during their Pitch.
Question Time
All participants: 2-minute response
Participants are to answer two questions posed by the judging panel in regard to their solutions. Their responses will be assessed in regard to both the general criteria, as well as the additional criteria below.
Judges may ask any and all questions pertaining to the substance of the proposal. Questions will only be directed towards the proposed solution, but may include aspects the participant has not touched upon.
Participants may ask for clarification regarding a question, however may not enquire as to the validity, completeness, or relevance of their responses.
Participants may choose not to answer a question; however this is not viewed favourably. Brevity and concise responses are viewed favourably.
More Information
To find out more about the competition follow the link below:
To register use the Wufoo form, link: https://unyouth.wufoo.com/forms/r14jp29702e1d9e/ or email nov@wssc.vic.edu.au