Public Speaking News – Susan Kamp

On 12 November two of our students competed in the Finals of the Sutherland Shire Public Speaking Competition, an annual competition open to all secondary school students in the Sutherland Shire.

The Junior Division is open to students in Years 7 and 8, while the Senior Division caters to students in Years 9 and 10. 

Sutherland Shire Council is the host venue for the finals with the Mayor of Sutherland Shire, Cr Jack Boyd presenting the finalists, runners up and winners with their certificates, medals and the winners perpetual trophy.

Our congratulations to all the OLM students who participated in the earlier heats, to the winners and place getters from our neighbouring schools and to our own Finalists for progressing through the competition.

Emma Broadhurst of Year 7 came third for her prepared 3 minute speech, ‘The Perfection Paradox’ and her impromptu speech, ‘It Does Matter’.

Sophie George of Year 9 also placed third for her prepared 5 minute speech, ‘What’s the Point of Generational Feuds’ and her impromptu speech, ‘It Doesn’t Matter’.

As Cr Jack Boyd iterated so well in his own introductory speech: communication skills are very important today with the continued growth of AI communication. Many people think they have them, but not all really do!

Ms Susan Kamp (Co-ordinator Debating and Public Speaking)