The VCAA Plain English Speaking Award in Victoria

About the Plain English Speaking Award

The Award began in Victoria, Australia, in 1977. In 1978 other states and territories in Australia were invited to join and in a few years all of them were participating.

In Victoria, the Plain English Speaking Award is organised and conducted by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The Australia-Britain Society and a number of private industries have generously sponsored the Award since 1977.

The Award provides an excellent opportunity for students to build self-confidence and extend their skills in oral communication, speech writing and research.

In Australia each year state and territory committees organise and conduct competitions at school, regional and state levels. State winners then to go the national final which is held in the various states and territories on a rotational basis.

For Teachers

Public Speaking in the School Curriculum
Award Format
Conditions of Entry
Entry Form
Schedule of Events
Plain English Speaking Award Report 2007 (PDF - 807KB)

For Students

2008 State Winner and Finalists

2008 Winner of the VCAA Plain English Speaking Award

2008 Plain English Speaking Award Finalists' Speeches

Victorian Finalists of the VCAA Plain English Speaking Award

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		The VCAA Plain English Speaking Award in Victoria About the Plain English Speaking Award The Award began in Victoria, Australia, in 1977. In 1978 other states and territories in Australia were invited to join and in a few years all of them were participating. In Victoria, the Plain English Speaking Award is organised and conducted by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The Australia-Britain Society and a number of private industries have generously sponsored the Award since 1977. The Award provides an excellent opportunity for students to build self-confidence and extend their skills in oral communication, speech writing and research. In Australia each year state and territory committees organise and conduct competitions at school, regional and state levels. State winners then to go the national final which is held in the various states and territories on a rotational basis. For Teachers Public Speaking in the School Curriculum Award Format Conditions of Entry Entry Form Schedule of Events Plain English Speaking Award Report 2007 (PDF - 807KB) For Students Conditions of Entry Award Format The Prepared Speech The Impromptu Speech Adjudicators Criteria 2008 State Winner and Finalists 2008 Winner of the VCAA Plain English Speaking Award 2008 Plain English Speaking Award Finalists' Speeches Victorian Finalists of the VCAA Plain English Speaking Award
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