
For the past 2 weeks or so, we have been visiting primary schools to give publicity talk. This time round the student councillors had more exposure compared to previous years. They had the opportunity to plan the deployment (choosing the PSC or councillors who were formally from the primary school that we were visiting), take up the QnA segment where they were able to engage the audience through some simple questions. And they were even sharing their learning experience in CVSS as well as how the leadership role they play has helped in their personal development as a young leader of the nation.
This whole task needs good planning of people and resources, besides it, good management skills and also public speaking skills. It also serves as an exposure for the young ones to face a crowd of 200-400 audience. It is not an easytask and i can see that all of them are trying their best. Well, hope to see a team of confident speakers from the council board taking the different platforms in school. This also serves as a platform for the student population to know you better and show them that you can be a role model in all aspect, including taking the mic and speak to an audience of 1500. How many can have the chance to do it, and how many can do it well? So for those who are given the chance to go up to the platform and speak, you need to brush up your skills; one way is to watch leaders' speech from different area, the conference you get to attend, and most important of all, is to practise and practise!
You need to watch your posture, your eye contact, your tone, your speed, and speak with clarity. You must know what you are talking about, internalise your materials or notes and go through it again and again in your mind. Little pieces of notes serve as standby purpose, just in case you need to refer but as a speaker on the platform, you must be clear of what you want to talk about!
Well, hope to see improvement for most of you next year!