Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

A poem written by the competitor. The poem may be in any verse format. Competitors may memorise and recite the poem, or read it from a script.

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

A speech given to entertain, inform or persuade the audience. Can be on any topic.

Session: 16/08/2026 1:30 PM    

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

A poem written by the competitor. The poem may be in any verse format. Competitors may memorise and recite the poem, or read it from a script.

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

A speech given to entertain, inform or persuade the audience. Can be on any topic.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

An extract from the Bible. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage. Bible book and verse must be included in own choice submission and announced at the beginning of the performance.

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of unison speaking and speaking in parts.

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

A story on any topic. Can be a published story or self devised.

Session: 16/08/2026 1:30 PM    

A story on any topic. Can be a published story or self devised.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

A poem or passage of verse that's intent is to express emotions and ideas rather than telling a Narrative story.

Session: 16/08/2026 1:30 PM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem written by the competitor. The poem may be in any verse format. Competitors may memorise and recite the poem, or read it from a script.

Session: 16/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from the Bible. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage. Bible book and verse must be included in own choice submission and announced at the beginning of the performance.

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of unison speaking and speaking in parts.

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Session: 16/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Session: 16/08/2026 1:30 PM    

An extract from the Bible. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage. Bible book and verse must be included in own choice submission and announced at the beginning of the performance.

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of unison speaking and speaking in parts.

Session: 16/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of unison speaking and speaking in parts.

Session: 16/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse that's intent is to express emotions and ideas rather than telling a Narrative story.

Session: 16/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

A poem or passage of verse that's intent is to express emotions and ideas rather than telling a Narrative story.

Session: 16/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Session: 16/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Session: 18/08/2026 8:30 AM    

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.