The ÄÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ 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: Monday 1 September 2025
Deadline: Thursday 15 January 2026
Date and venue: Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge
Public Speaking Competition 2025
Well done to everyone who took part in the competition on Wednesday 26 March at Gonville and Caius campus, University of Cambridge, and congratulations to the winners. Click to see the list of results.
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
- Reasoning and Evidence Resource Sheet
If you have any queries about our competitions, please contact us at [email protected].
Only schools whose Head is a member of ÄÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining ÄÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ.