Are you learning French as a second (or even third) language?
Do you have a message you want to share?
Don’t miss this chance to meet peers from across Quebec and Nunavut, get free lunch, and win prizes!
It is said that one of our biggest fears is public speaking. And what’s the best way to get over our fears and become more resilient and confident? By facing them head-on!
The Concours d’art oratoire is a public-speaking competition for high school students who are learning French as a second language. Students are tasked with writing and presenting an original three to five-minute-long speech in French on a topic of their choice.
PRIZES
The winners in each category will receive prizes such as gift cards, t-shirts, books, and movie passes. Prizes range from $25 to $150 each.
All participants will also be entered into a draw for door prizes including gift cards, books, and other exciting swag.
The winners in grades 11 & 12 (Sec. 5 & CEGEP 1) are eligible to advance and compete in the National Concours d’art oratoire where winners receive scholarships from colleges and universities across Canada worth up to $33,000.
THE RULES
- The contestant in the CPF QCNU Concours must live in Quebec or Nunavut.
- The contestant must be learning French as a new language.
- The speech must be an original work created by the contestant for this contest.
- The speech must be 3 to 5 minutes long.
- Any appropriate topic may be addressed.
- The speech must be memorized.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 27, 2024
*IN PERSON CONTEST: MAY 4, 2024
10am – 2pm (free lunch included)
CÉGEP Gérald Godin
15615, boulevard Gouin Ouest
Montréal (Québec) H9H 5K8
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend in person, please contact us at infoqcnu[at]cpf.ca to see if you can participate virtually via Zoom.
THE CATEGORIES
Students from grade 7 – 12 (Sec. 1 – CEGEP 1) are eligible to participate.
The Concours is divided into 15 categories. Students will be divided into one of three grade level groups followed by one of five language level groups. The appropriate category in which contestants compete will be determined by a questionnaire in the registration form which evaluates their French-language experiences.
Students who speak French as their first language or who have attended a Francophone school for more than 3 years in Québec are not eligible to participate.
If you are uncertain about eligibility, please contact infoqcnu[at]cpf.ca.
CLASSROOM CONTEST
Would you like to win $100 and doughnuts for your classroom?
Ten $100 grants are available to ten classes with at least 5 students who participate (Quebec and Nunavut only)! Teachers can also receive doughnuts or Timbits to celebrate with their classroom, if they so wish!
Contact us at infoqcnu[at]cpf.ca to confirm your eligibility.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Additional resources are available upon request. Please reach out to infoqcnu[at]cpf.ca to request any of the following:
- Posters (in English or in French)
- Companion kit (with educational resources)
- Social media content
- Judging rubric
- Detailed description of the categories
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
PAST WINNERS
Title: Les pensées des enfants
Name: Chiara Bramante
Province: Quebec
Title: Pourquoi les riches payent plus d’impôts que les pauvres
Name: Steven Luo
Province: Ontario
Title: Comment les intérêts personnels inspirent l’apprentissage?
Name: Salma Khattab
Province: Nova Scotia
