English Faculty – Susan Kamp
Sutherland Shire Public Speaking Competition
A small group of our talented Public Speakers competed in the Sutherland Shire Public Speaking Competition along with over 50 students representing a variety of Secondary Schools. Well done to Sophie George, Saoirse O’Brien, Chloe English, Sophie Hammon and Sophie Mooney.
Sophie George and Saoirse O’Brien both spoke eloquently in the Junior Division with Saoirse being selected to progress to the next round.
The Senior Division was particularly competitive and congratulations to Sophie Mooney and Sophie Hammon who will also progress to the following round.
Poetry Competition Winner
The Winners of the 2024 National Speaking 4 the Planet Competition have just been announced and our Deanna Tsotras of Year 8 has been awarded FIRST PLACE. She wins a $100 voucher as well as other various prizes .
This year’s theme was: Trees: the Guardians of Life, with entry word limits restricted to 30 words.
Deanna’s winning entry is below:
Sutherland Shire, enormous jacaranda trees stand tall.
They are the defenders of life, and they will never fall.
Branches stretch out; arms embrace.
Drawing us within for comfort and grace.
Ms Susan Kamp, Instructional Leader of English