Public Speaking

Public Speaking is off to a great start in 2025 with one win, so far, for Celia Watson (Year 12) who won the public speaking section of the Lions Youth of the Year Quest.  Celia presented an outstanding 5 minute prepared speech on the importance of actions, as well as words, and two impromptu speeches. Congratulations to Celia. 

Inter-House Speaking is underway with the Junior division for Years 7 and 8 completed, results will be announced soon, and the Senior division for Year 11 and 12 taking place in weeks 6 and 7. The Intermediate division for Years 9 and 10 will be held in Term 2. 

A new competition is being launched this year for all girl’s schools in NSW called the Dame Enid Lyons Oratory. It is similar to the Lawrence Campbell Oratory held in the GPS and CAS boys school in NSW. Students are presented with three topics and have 15 minutes to prepare an eight minute speech. It is a very tough style of competition which I’m sure our girls are ready for.  This year Celia Watson will be representing SCEGGS with her heat being held here at school on March 19 from 5.30pm to around 7.30pm. If any students would like to attend please contact Ms Walsh, volunteers are needed.

Elizabeth Walsh
Speech and Public Speaking Co-ordinator