High School elective Speech & Debate

The High School Speech & Debate course is an elective course designed to be followed over one semester by students who have either previous experience of Speech & Debate or are new to the subject. The main focus of the course is in developing public speaking skills so that students are able to confidently take part in the presentation of ideas and propositions.

      There may also be opportunities to take part in a               number of speech and debate events such as                   competitive debate, Model United Nations or                       individual student presentation in the wider                         international community.

Students will also be introduced to skills in:

   1.  Understanding and making use of

    non-verbal communication.

1. Voice Projection.
2.  Enunciation.
3. Knowledge of the formats of the various speech and

    debate activities, such as: (i)Team debate,

    (ii) Diplomatic lobbying, (iii) Oral Interpretation and (iv) Impromptu speaking.

1. Persuasive speaking.
2. Conflict Resolution in speech and Argumentation