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Silvermount International SchoolSYSCMember login Prepared speaking · Silvermount International School
Every voice can become a confident voice.
Students learn to organise ideas, speak with purpose and face an audience with growing confidence.
Our meeting promiseSpeak bravely. Listen respectfully. Improve together.
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Our inaugural SYSC meeting was conducted successfully.
Students stepped forward to speak, accept meeting responsibilities and encourage one another. This successful beginning has established the spirit for the meetings ahead.
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Why SYSC
Confidence is built through practice, not pressure.
Public speaking can feel difficult at first. SYSC turns that fear into a learnable skill through regular opportunities, supportive feedback and meaningful leadership roles.
Find your voice
Learn to organise ideas and express them with clarity.
Grow through feedback
Understand strengths and practise one useful next step.
Lead with confidence
Take responsibility for real roles in every meeting.
The SYSC format
One focused meeting. Eighty purposeful minutes.
Every part of the programme gives students a reason to speak, listen or lead. The structure stays familiar while the speakers, roles and themes keep changing.
Opening & welcome
Sergeant-at-Arms and President
Meeting introduction
Clubmaster of the Day (CMOD)
Three prepared speeches
Prepared Speakers
Table Topics
Table Topics Master
Team Speaking Challenge
Challenge Leader
Speech evaluations
Three Speech Evaluators
Language, timing & general report
Evaluation Team
Recognition, SYSC vision & close
President and Teacher
Student leadership
Every role develops a different strength.
Students rotate through speaking, listening and leadership roles so that progress is balanced and everyone participates.
Sergeant at Arms (SAA)
Prepares the meeting and formally calls it to order.
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- Arrange the room, role materials and timing equipment.
- Welcome members and guests and give practical instructions.
- Keep interruptions to a minimum and make facility announcements.
- Formally open and close the meeting.
Club President
Leads the club and gives every meeting its purpose.
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- Welcome members and guests and conduct club business.
- Recognise achievements and share the SYSC vision.
- Introduce the CMOD and hand over the educational programme.
- Receive control at the end, make announcements, thank everyone and adjourn.
Clubmaster of the Day (CMOD)
Hosts the educational programme from beginning to end.
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- Choose and introduce the meeting theme.
- Explain the meeting structure and introduce all role players.
- Introduce prepared speakers and link each programme segment smoothly.
- Invite Table Topics and General Evaluation, maintain the sequence and return control to the President.
Grammarian
Helps members improve vocabulary, grammar and expression.
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- Introduce the Word of the Day, its meaning and correct usage.
- Listen for effective language as well as incorrect grammar or usage.
- Record who uses the Word of the Day.
- Give a respectful language report near the end of the meeting.
Ah-Counter
Observes filler words and helps speakers become more fluent.
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- Listen for filler sounds and words such as ah, um, you know and so.
- Note unnecessary repetitions or distracting verbal habits.
- Keep an accurate count without interrupting speakers.
- Present a brief, factual and encouraging report.
Timekeeper
Protects the programme by helping every participant keep to time.
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- Know the time limits for every speaking segment.
- Display the green, yellow and red timing signals at the correct points.
- Record the time taken by each participant.
- Report all times and identify speeches outside the qualifying range.
Table Topics Master
Leads the impromptu-speaking session.
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- Prepare suitable, interesting questions connected to the meeting theme.
- Explain the rules and speaking time clearly.
- Invite participants fairly and avoid giving away the question too early.
- Keep the session energetic, respectful and within time.
Speech Evaluator
Helps one prepared speaker understand what worked and what to improve.
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- Listen closely to the assigned prepared speech.
- Identify specific strengths in content and delivery.
- Suggest one or two practical areas for improvement.
- Give feedback respectfully, supportively and within the allotted time.
General Evaluator
Reviews the quality and effectiveness of the whole meeting.
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- Coordinate the reports of the Grammarian, Ah-Counter and Timekeeper.
- Evaluate how well role players performed their responsibilities.
- Comment on the meeting's organisation, energy, transitions and timing.
- Offer practical recommendations and return control to the CMOD.
For members
Prepare well. Participate fully.
Role Players’ Guide
Responsibilities and preparation notes for every meeting role.
Available from the SYSC coordinatorPrepared Speech Guide
A simple path from choosing a topic to delivering with confidence.
Coming to the member resources sectionEvaluation Guide
How to give feedback that is specific, encouraging and useful.
Coming to the member resources sectionMeeting moments
Our story has begun.
Approved photographs and highlights from SYSC meetings will be added here, celebrating participation while respecting student privacy.