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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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