The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition


The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition (Award) is a national competition conducted through secondary schools and colleges in most parts of Australia. It seeks to contribute to the personal development of 12-14 year olds by encouraging the best use of spoken English. Competitors need to be under 15 years of age on the 1st January in the year of the competition.

The aim of the Award is to enhance students’ oral communication skills and to help people appreciate the ideals of Legacy which are – voluntary service, social justice, caring, personal sacrifice and/or mateship.

Please note there is no registration fee.

Dates for 2023

June Heats to be held at: Pulteney Grammar School

Friday 16 June 2023 Heats
Saturday 17 June 2023  Heats
Friday 18 August 2023 State Final
Monday 13 November 2023 National Final

Download Guidelines and Forms HERE