A lifelong skill
Public speaking is a skill needed in every area of life particularly in a democratic society where, as a citizen, it is necessary to learn to participate in public discussion and friendly debate.
Start early and continue
Each assignment at Phillips Oceanic is given an element of public speaking. Oral reports are a core skill and common place. We begin oral reports in 1st grade and continue through secondary school so that students learn are comfortable giving oral reports and intuitively understand body language, projecting voice, and other public speaking skills.