MR JOHN WALLACE
speech variety clu b coordinator
T
his year the TSS Speech & Variety Club boasted a membership of nearly 70 boys from Year 7 to Year 12. Speech activities revolved around Impromptu Speech, Prepared Speech and Evaluation. The average meeting attendance for the year was 50 boys per meeting. Outstanding, given the busy schedules of all boys in the Club, particularly the senior
boys.
PHILOSOPHY OF TSS SPEECH & VARIETY CLUB
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To provide a platform for and to increase confidence and excellence in public speaking.
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To develop the art of speaking and listening to others, to respect fellow speakers and to appreciate individuality in every person who speaks.
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To have fun and enjoy speaking to an audience.
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To become more articulate and to have a good command of the English language.
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To enhance Leadership skills as embraced by The Southport School.
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The Club has been most successful due to the enthusiasm of the boys and the tremendous support of parents and staff. I also had the assistance of Ms Prouten, who will continue in her role as assistant next year. She will also undertake the role of supervisor to the boys in external competitions such as the AB Paterson Public Speaking Competition. There has also been assistance from Mrs Walter (Declamations and Competition Evening) and Mrs Jones (Competition Evenings). A huge thank you to Mr Sleeman for photography for the Southportonian. Mr Sleeman has kindly offered his services as video recorder for the Club. At the conclusion of this season, the Club had
held its 419th meeting since the first meeting in 1985. This year at the IBSC Conference held at TSS, I presented a workshop on the importance of public speaking in Leadership Development, particularly the skill of Impromptu Speaking. It is pleasing to report that two other schools (Hamilton, New Zealand and Washington D.C Virginia, USA) are now in the process of implementing the TSS Speech and Variety Club format.
