ASHVIN CALI WINS PRESTIGIOUS ROTARY FOUR WAY SPEAKING COMPETITION
THE POWER OF WORDS TO HELP SHAPE A BETTER FUTURE FOR A CHOSEN CHARITY
Participating in the prestigious Balwyn Rotary Four Way Public Speaking Competition was a transformative experience that challenged and shaped me . With the determination to win , I embraced the opportunity to display my speaking skills and align my words with the core values of Rotary : truth , fairness , goodwill and beneficial service to others .
The Rotary Four Way competition finals were held at the local golf course in which all the competitors must prepare a fiveminute speech with the underlying theme of the values of the Rotary Four Way Test . This was a highly prized competition , with a $ 300 book voucher and $ 3000 for a nominated charity for first place and a $ 100 book voucher and $ 1000 for a nominated charity in second , third and fourth place . Schools from the surrounding areas including Trinity College , Siena College and Camberwell Grammar all took part in the competition . The Balwyn Rotary Club and Dymocks generously hosted this competition and Toastmasters provided the judges .
Throughout my speech , I touched on the real-life application of the Rotary Four Way Test ' s fundamental values and how they can be used effectively to help the status quo . An example includes how fairness can help bolster overall motivation to do something that will be beneficial to our world , even if it just means giving a homeless person your sandwich .
Winning a public speaking competition is a remarkable journey that demands dedication , skill and the courage to share one ' s ideas with the world . It is a testament to the power of effective communication and the ability to connect with an audience through speaking , and hopefully other people will embrace the art of public speaking as I have tried to do in these past few years . I have found out that it makes all the difference .
On behalf of Scotch College , I have settled on donating the $ 3000 prize money to the ' Good Friday Appeal ' that goes to the Royal Children ' s Hospital .
ASHVIN CALI – YEAR 11
TOP : ASHVIN CALI WITH FELLOW COMPETITORS IN THE BALWYN ROTARY FOUR WAY PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
THIS IMAGE : ASHVIN TAKES THE MICROPHONE DURING THE COMPETITION
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