talk the talk
Educational Session & Workshop
This is the last event prior to the February 22, 2026 SPEECH competition!
Reminder: you must attend at least one JrBAA event to qualify for our scholarships and awards. Learn more.
Talk the TalK
Based on the POWERtalk International Training Program, Talk The Talk is a one-day education session and workshop. Participants will learn the “Top 10 Tips” of effective presentation delivery as well as review the “Stellar Speech” Competition rules. This year’s workshop will be held at Byrne Creek Community School in Burnaby on Sunday January 18 from 10:00am-5:30pm.
Youth Council members will present interactive modules where participants learn the “Top 10 Tips” of effective presentation delivery. We will also review the “Stellar Speech” Competition rules.
Module topics include platform presence, body language and gestures, vocal effectiveness, talking habits and speech construction, technical and visual aids, and how to bring all of these components together to create an impactful presentation. Participants will be provided lunch and door prizes will be available. UH ;
The focus of this workshop is to prepare the Grade 11 and 12 contestants to compete in the annual “Stellar Stars” Speech Competition on February 23, 2025. There will be a $2,000.00 scholarship awarded to the competition winner.
this event sponsored by:
A special thank you to Health Sciences Association as our sponsor for this informative event.
RECOGNIZING OUR PARTNERSHIP:
We are happy to partner with Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table (BIPT) to deliver this education session.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Registration 10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Program 10:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Byrne Creek Community School
7777 18th St, Burnaby, BC V3N 5E5
Event will include lunch and door prizes.
Space is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible.