Ignite 2021: All-Island Speech Contest for Schoolchildren
View(s):We, District 82 in Sri Lanka is a part of Toastmasters International (TI) which is a nonprofit educational organization that help members develop public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
TI Headquarters in Englewood, Colorado, United States and the organization’s membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. “Ignite 2021: All Island Speech Contest”, an initiative by District 82 Toastmasters International, provides an opportunity for schoolchildren across the country to develop and practice their public speaking skills.
This event has been organized to give back to the society by empowering the younger generation of future leaders with communication skills.
The District 82 Toastmasters fully sponsors this speech contest and no any payment will be charged from the school students. The event will be a hybrid event involving both virtual and in person contests (circumstances allowing) under the following age categories.
Category 1 (Junior) : Under 13 years of age (Born after 01.01.2008)
Category 2 (Senior) : Age 14 – 18 years (Born in between 01.01.2002 and 31.12.2007)
Registrations have started on 09th December 2020 and will end on 6th January 2021.
More details – 0712585423(Tharushi) 0773862205(Lalith) 0774319416(Thinusha) 0777899752(Waruni)
d82.ignite@gmail.com