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Public Speaking & Debate Workshop

Presented by Brain Power Enrichment Programs

2024-03-26 16:00:00 2024-03-26 18:00:00 America/New_York Public Speaking & Debate Workshop Join Brain Power Enrichment Programs CEO, Vanessa Iarocci, and Halton & Peel Headmaster, Dr. Cassandra Chapman, for a 2-hour workshop on the art of public speaking and debate. Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-14) Central Branch - Auditorium

Tuesday, March 26
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-26 16:00:00 2024-03-26 18:00:00 America/New_York Public Speaking & Debate Workshop Join Brain Power Enrichment Programs CEO, Vanessa Iarocci, and Halton & Peel Headmaster, Dr. Cassandra Chapman, for a 2-hour workshop on the art of public speaking and debate. Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-14) Central Branch - Auditorium

Central Branch

Auditorium

Join Brain Power Enrichment Programs CEO, Vanessa Iarocci, and Halton & Peel Headmaster, Dr. Cassandra Chapman, for a 2-hour workshop on the art of public speaking and debate. Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-14)

Presented by Brain Power Enrichment Programs

During this interactive workshop, students will be introduced to Aristotle’s theory of rhetoric (ethos, pathos and logos) and principles of effective arguments. They will then learn about formal debate, with a focus on developing rebuttal and counterargument skills. Students will then participate in a mini-debate and debrief with fellow participants. The workshop will end with an open discussion and Q&A. 

Registration is required.

Skills learned: Critical thinking,  Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Social skills

 Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ.

  
Need to cancel? Please let us know.

 If you have to cancel your spot for any reason, you can do so by:

 1.    Logging into MyEvents using your library card.  If you did not register with your library card, you will need the reference number you received in your confirmation email.

 2.    Phone your local branch, or email oplreference@oakville.ca. Please have ready the program title, program date, and names of registered individuals.

 

Central Branch

oplreference@oakville.ca
Phone: (905) 815-2042

Hours
We're closed Tuesday July 01 due to Canada Day
Mon, Jun 30 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 Closed
(Canada Day)
Wed, Jul 02 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cancelled
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am