40th AUSTRALIAN JAPANESE LANGUAGE SPEECH CONTEST

The 40th Australian National Final Japanese Language Speech Contest held at the Japan Foundation, Sydney on Saturday, 10th October 2009 showcased a wide range of brilliant speeches from all four divisions.

To reach the National Final, participants must demonstrate excellence in both Language and Public Speaking. We congratulate all of this year’s contestants and extend a warm thank you to the families and all audience members who took the time to support and ensure the success of the event.

To view the Contest Gallery, click here.
 
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First Place Winners
 
RESULT - HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
Prize Name Speech Title
1st Irene Han (VIC)
Mount Waverley Secondary College 		An Unforgettable Journey
2nd Sung Hee Cho (SA)
Norwood Morialta High School 		My Attitude Towards Physically Disabled People
3rd Mitchell Curtis (QLD)
Coombabah State High School 		Dreams of the Future
 
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High School Senior Division - Winners
 
RESULT - OPEN BEGINNER
Prize Name Speech Title
1st Katharine Lam
University of New South Wales		 Learning About Islamic Traditions and Culture
2nd Yanlin Chen (QLD)
University of Queensland		 Japan: Yesterday and Today
3rd Qian Chen (VIC)
RMIT University

Happy to Meet You
 
Open Beginner Division - Winners
 
RESULT - BACKGROUND SPEAKER
Prize Name Speech Title
1st Makito Endo (NSW)
University of New South Wales		 Places of Belonging
2nd April Masako Cheri Scarlett (VIC)
The University of Melbourne 		Remembering the Important Things in Life
 
Background Speaker Division - Winners
 
RESULT - OPEN
Prize Name Speech Title
1st Joshua Leong (NSW)
University of New South Wales 		On the Other Side of the Wall
2nd Andy Petridis (ACT)
Australian National University 		I’m the Master of Being Cheap
3rd Valli Chockalingam (VIC)
The University of Melbourne 		Who is a Good Older Brother or Sister?
 
Open Division - Winners
 
 
 
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