Message from RCSLT NI
“We are excited to launch our 2026 VoiceBox competition and we would love and appreciate your help in promoting it to ensure we reach as many schools across NI as possible!
Whether you work within a school or have children/ nieces/ nephews etc of school age, we need you to spread the word and encourage schools to submit their best joke!
What is VoiceBox?
VoiceBox is a national joke competition for school children developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Northern Ireland (RCSLT), designed to raise awareness of the joy and importance of communication. It is a fun way to share serious messages about how we can enhance the speech, language, and communication skills of all children, so they can thrive in education, improve their wellbeing, and experience a positive future.
All schools in Northern Ireland are invited to nominate one joke from their school for the 2026 VoiceBox Awards. There are 2 categories – Primary and post-primary (2 entries are accepted where applicable for joined primary & post primary schools). An internal panel will shortlist the best jokes and the finalists will be invited, along with one parent/guardian or teacher, to the prestigious Senate Chamber in Stormont Buildings on 19th May 2026. At the final event, participants will tell their jokes to a panel of judges and an audience of MLAs and guests, competing for the chance to win some exciting prizes sponsored by Harper Collins.
https://www.rcslt.org/northern-ireland/voicebox-northern-ireland-2026/
Click the link or scan the QR code for more info on getting involved😊
Ps – what did the big chimney say to the little chimney?
“ You’re too wee to be smoking!” “
