Year 11 Public Speaking

Despite all efforts by COVID to disrupt the annual speaking competition, the final was conducted last Thursday. Students had to be isolated from their audience by a glass shield and distanced from each other in separate rooms.

The five competitors represented their houses with eloquence and grace, speaking on the topic of ‘What Matters Most’. Ideas ranged from individual passion to freedom and connections.

Congratulations to Amber Taylor (Mumba), Amie Hague (Bula) and Sebastian Box, Charles Box and Jasmin Groves (Wira). Peers and teachers at the final were left inspired by their speeches and awed by the deep thinking.

The adjudicators of Tegan Graves, Noah Beasley and Ms Finter had a difficult task but they announced the winners:

• 1st – Jasmin Groves
• 2nd – Sebastian Box
• 3rd – Amie Hague

On behalf of the Academic Pacific Action Group, it was great to be able to enjoy the final speeches.

Mrs Tina Cox, Head of Department – English