Schools have been constantly challenged by the restrictions of COVID-19, but it has also led to creative and novel ways to do things. This year, the Interhouse Public Speaking Competition has embraced a new format. The prepared speeches were pre-recorded and submitted online. A panel of adjudicators, including student representatives, watched the speeches, scoring them and giving feedback.<\/p>\n
The Impromptu Speaking Round 2 was very exciting. It was held in the Senior School playgrounds. The participants found it confronting, as they had a large audience to entertain and a stage with a microphone to present from. However there was an exciting vibe emanating from the audience. More people were able to take part and House spirit abounded.<\/p>\n
Every competitor was impressive but only three from each division could progress to the final round which will be held next term. The winners are:<\/p>\n
Name<\/strong><\/td>\n| Year<\/strong><\/td>\n | House<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Esther Kim<\/strong><\/td>\n | Year 8<\/td>\n | Prescott<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Anikah Sanan<\/strong><\/td>\n | Year 8<\/td>\n | Sutton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Madhavi Chauhan<\/strong><\/td>\n | Year 9<\/td>\n | Lester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Claudia Bean<\/strong><\/td>\n | Year 11<\/td>\n | Whitley<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Sophia Murphy<\/strong><\/td>\n | Year 11<\/td>\n | Lester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Mikaela Nguyen<\/strong><\/td>\n | Year 11<\/td>\n | Booralee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | <\/p>\n\n |