DP encourages public-speaking since learners will need public-speaking skills, e.g. thorough research, logic, objectivity and persuasion in their future lives, be it in the work-place or their community.

Daniel Pienaar’s main oratory contest is usually held in the fourth term.  There are junior (Grade 8-10), senior (Grade 11-12) and bilingualism categories.  Topics are made available at the end of the third term so that learners have ample time to prepare.

Approximately 25-30 learners compete every year and the English Department encourages all prospective participants to hone their oratory skills for these competitions.

For more detail, contact Mrs Swanepoel.