Year 7s speak up

Year 7 Public Speaking Competition

As part of their English curriculum, Year 7 students last term wrote and delivered persuasive speeches on a topic of their choice. This learning activity produced a wide variety of interesting, passionate and convincing presentations on topics ranging from cats as pets to texting while driving, and everything in between. It was wonderful to hear our Year 7s so engaged, passionate and articulate around issues personal, local and global. The two most outstanding speakers from each class were chosen to represent their peers at the Year 7 Public Speaking Competition this week. Congratulations to all who presented: staff, students and our Debating Club judges all agreed that the speeches were of a very high standard. Eight of these will go on to be chosen to speak at the Competition finals on August 7: parents will be invited to the event via email and newsfeed.