Balanciana

03/09/2026

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

Countdown: Day 3

DAY 3 OF THE COUNTDOWN!!!! 😁😁😁

The judges are on your side. 🤝🤝🤝

Good luck, dear Competitors. This season is yours!!!🎉💰💯

02/09/2026

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS: DAY 2!!!

01/09/2026

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!!!! 💪💯✌️📢

Dearest Competitor, THIS IS YOUR MONTH 👏🎉💰

Are you getting ready???? 🎙️

31/08/2026

Don't make these mistakes any longer

6 Mistakes Killing Your Confidence When Speaking

If you still panic, stammer , or go blank when speaking... you’re doing 1 of these 6 things:

1. *Big Grammar Syndrome*
When you are trying to use "big words" you don’t understand. Your brain freezes.So,speak simple first.

2. *No Pause = No Power*
Talking non-stop because of fear is a mistake. Pauses make you sound confident and gives you time to think.

3. *Speaking to Impress, Not to Connect*
When your goal is to "sound smart", you forget your message. Your goal is to be understood.

4. *Reading from Your Head*
You memorized word-for-word. The moment you forget 1 word, you panic. So, use bullet points instead.

5. *Weak Body Language*
Crossed arms, looking down, fidgeting? Your body is telling people "I’m scared" before you even talk.

6. *Zero Practice with Feedback*
`You only practice in your room. You need people to correct you. So,when preparing to speak, test your skill in front of your parents, siblings, friends or neighbors. They can point out your mistakes and help you speak better.

Avoid these mistakes and you are on your way to being a winner.
Good luck!!!

28/08/2026

CONGRATULATION 🎉 BELLS ARE RINGING AGAIN!!!!!! 👏👏👏💰💰💰💰

FOUR students from Model Standard College, Kogi State received their cash prize for participating in the Online Speaking Competition Season 1 🎉💰🥂

These are our second set of winners and we are happy for them.
Congratulations to all of them 👏👏👏

27/08/2026

5 HACKS TO IMPRESS THE JUDGES

Attention Competitors!!!👂 📢
Do you want to impress the judge and be a winner? If you do these 5 things, you’re already in Top 3 🏆

*HACK 1: START WITH A SMILE + POWER LINE* 😁
Don’t start with "ehm... good morning".
Start like this: `"It is my pleasure to speak to you today about..."`
Boom! We already know you’re serious.

*HACK 2: USE YOUR HANDS LIKE A PRO* ✋
Don’t stand like a statue. Use your hands when you talk. It shows confidence. Big speakers on TV do it. You can too!

*HACK 3: TELL A SMALL STORY*
This is the #1 hack. Say: `"For example, in my own life..."`
When you tell a story, we remember you. Stories win competitions.

*HACK 4: EXPLAIN THE "WHY"*
Don’t just say it. Tell us WHY it’s important. Let us know the WHY of your points.
Say: `"The reason why this is important is because..."` Judges give extra marks for this.

*HACK 5: END LIKE A BOSS* 💪
Don’t end with "that is all". End strong!
Say: `"In conclusion, I believe that..."` + Big smile + "Thank you"
We will clap behind the scenes and smile.

GOOD LUCK!!!

24/08/2026

Are you getting ready???

5 WAYS TO MAKE THE BEST VIDEO FOR THE COMPETITION

*1. FACE THE LIGHT* 💡
Stand near a window in the morning or afternoon. Natural light is best. We must SEE your face clearly. Dark videos will be disqualified.

*2. FIND A QUIET PLACE*
Do not record your video when you are watching TV, no generator sound, no siblings shouting "Mummy!" We need to hear YOU only.

*3. HOLD YOUR PHONE THE RIGHT WAY* 📱
Hold it straight up and down. Like TikTok. Not sideways. Put it on books or a phone stand if you don’t have someone to hold it.

*4. LOOK AT THE CAMERA* 👀
Don’t look at your mummy or your paper. Look at the camera lens like you’re talking to the Judge physically.

*5. SPEAK LOUD AND CLEAR* 🔊
Speak like you’re talking in assembly. Don’t whisper. Don't stutter. Don’t rush. Smile!

We can’t wait to celebrate you, Future Winner 🏆💰🎉💪