The 91ÆÞÓÑ Public Speaking Competition is an opportunity for students to display their oratory skills by performing a reading or speech to an audience. KS2 students are asked to perform a poetry reading, whilst KS3-5 are challenged to write and deliver their own speech. By practicing public speaking, students can build their confidence and learn to communicate clearly.

Open for entries: Tuesday 5 November 2024
Deadline: Tuesday 14 January 2025
Final: Wednesday 26 March 2025, Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, CB2 1TA

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Log in or register to submit an entry. Competitions are only open to 91ÆÞÓÑ Members' schools. If you are having problems entering, please contact [email protected]


Thanks to our partner for the competition this year,  (ESU). 
The English-Speaking Union is an education charity and international membership organisation working to give children and young people the speaking and listening (oracy) skills they need to thrive. They run a range of public speaking, debate and performance competitions for , and offer a comprehensive oracy programme for primary and prep schools, . Contact [email protected] to find out more.


ESU Resources:

- Top Tips for Public Speaking 
- 4 Oracy Skill Sets 
- Oracy In Your Classroom 
- Resoning and Evidence Resource Sheet

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If you have any queries about our competitions, please contact us at [email protected].

Only schools whose Head is a member of 91ÆÞÓÑ are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining 91ÆÞÓÑ.