PUBLIC SPEAKING

Melbourne Comedy Festival Class Clowns

"Humour is a way to read your audience, engage and connect.  It takes you out of your comfort zone and builds a solid confidence when speaking in front of people." -  Elaine Doyle - Debating and Public Speaking specialist.

As part of the Melbourne Comedy Festival Schools Programme, Kew High School hosted a two hour workshop on writing comedy with professional comedian Josh Earl. (Spicks & Specks)  Kent Aldemir, Zane Ghionis, Jack McGuinness, Kiran Pathy, Hamish Peele and Zachary Rockman, developed their creativity, humour and stage presence at the Kew High School Comedy Workshop, one of our many co-curricular Quest opportunities.  Students learnt how to develop an idea into a short comedy performance.  They took everyday experiences and presented them in a humorous way the audience could relate to.

Elaine Doyle

Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator

DAV Debating

Kew High School is a proud member of the Debating Association of Victoria (DAV).  Each year we enter the inter-school competition, debating with schools in our region.  This year our debating team has 23 members .

Year 11 Debaters: Haripriti Krishnaa, Terry Nguyen, Neha Sarkar, Helen Vu

Year 10 Debaters: Ethan Bryant, Alice, Furlonger Learner, Zac Holland, Nevie Peters, Tara Pringle

Year 8-9 debaters: Vincent Bethlehem, Lucas Chong, Chifley Jarvis, Aaron Korczak-Krzeczowski, Victoria Lawson, Jamie Lester, Lily Massey, Izaac Moran, Joshua Ruiz, Otto Sargent, Ethan Tan, Alana Whitehead, Nijad Yu            

Our DAV debating programme supports and develops the persuasive speaking skills of students.  Students range in experience with the emphasis on developing their speaking confidence and articulation of ideas. Participants are part of an inclusive group where students from years 8-12 readily support each other.

The first round was on March 10. Well done to all who participated.

Elaine Doyle

Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator