Public Speaking

The Rostrum Voice of Youth competition is a regular event in the Term 1 Public Speaking calendar and SCEGGS had a very successful first round. Six girls represented the school: Year 8’s Annabelle Dempsey, Bianca Elias and Siena Walsh, as well as Sofia Tzouganatos (Year 10), Jessica Gallie (Year 11) and Pippa Brenner (Year 12).

Each student delivered polished, thoughtful and engaging speeches.  Bianca, Siena, Sofia and Pippa won their heats and will now represent SCEGGS at various regional finals early in Term 2. This is an outstanding result. 

Congratulations to all the competitors, it is a huge amount of work and you all did an excellent job. 

Public speaking continues in Term 2 with the Dame Enid Lyons Oratory Award, a new competition which our very own Celia Watson (Class of 2025) won last year and the Plain English Speaking Award. 

Elizabeth Walsh
Speech and Public Speaking Co-ordinator