INFORMATION FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest
Year 6
ELIGIBILITY
Students who are in Year 6 in 2024 are eligible to enter. A Rotary club will sponsor the school. Rotary clubs are encouraged to sponsor primary schools that are in the catchment of the Rotary club’s linked secondary school.
CONTEST SHEDULE
Primary Schools should prepare their students during Term 2. School confirmation and registration deadline has been extended to 26 April 2024.
Rotary club heats will be conducted during the week 29 July – 2 August 2024.
Club Finals will follow during the week 12 – 16 August 2024.
The winner and runner up of the District Final will showcase their speech that will lead into the Year 10 State Final contest held on 5 September 2024.
TOPIC
Each participant may choose their own topic, but at least two (2) of the values of the Rotary Four Way Test must be woven into the speech. Students will not be penalized for using only two of the Four Way Test values. Students will not be awarded extra marks should they use more than two values.
Of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
SPEECH LENGTH
The duration of the speech should be three (3) minutes.
A warning bell will sound at two (2) minutes with a final bell at three (3) minutes.
Penalties may apply if time varies by more than 20 seconds either side of three (3) minutes.
A Timekeeper will complete a time sheet which will be provided to the Adjudicators to assist in their final assessment.
ADJUDICATION
| School level: | At the discretion of the school. |
| Club heats: | One Adjudicator accredited with Rostrum or Toastmasters and at least one Rotarian who is familiar with the Rotary judging process. |
| Club Final: | All Adjudicators will be accredited with Rostrum or Toastmasters with a clear understanding of, and experience in, Rotary-style adjudication. |
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is made on the following basis:
Inclusion and expansion of two of the values of the Rotary Four Way Test woven into the speech.
It is important to demonstrate how Rotary values affect and influence us, and the speaker, in everyday life.
Students offer a considered and balanced review of their topic.
Points presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Appeal to the audience.
Please note:
Palm cards are permitted but their use should not detract from the overall presentation.
No other props are permitted.
A stand-alone microphone must be provided by Rotary clubs for club heats, semi-finals and the finals.
PRIZES
School heat – winner/s
Proceed to the Rotary club heat plus any recognition considered appropriate by the school.
Club heat – winner
A certificate and gift voucher to the value of $50 (minimum) provided by the sponsoring Rotary club
The club heat winner will proceed to the Club finals.
Club finals – winner
A certificate and $125 gift voucher. Your school will retain the Fred Marsh Perpetual Trophy (junior) for twelve months.
Club finals – runner up
A certificate and $75 gift voucher.