Public Speaking

Our first public speaking event of the was the Rostrum Voice of Youth metropolitan round, held at Ascham on 9 March.

SCEGGS entered three competitors in the Junior and Senior division. The girls spoke to one of the five suggested topics: speaking for six minutes for juniors and eight minutes for seniors. Topics varied from “Start a Conversation” to “Changing the Narrative”.

Senior Speakers were Helena Piazza, Ruby Cooney and Sybilla Hooke. Junior Speakers were Sophia Barry, Celia Watson and Sadie Juneja. All speakers were commended on their thoughtful interpretation of their chosen topic.

Results Senior: Sybilla won her heat and, in another heat, Helena Piazza was runner up.

Results Junior: Celia won her heat as did Sadie with Sophia runner up in the same heat. Congratulation to all speakers.

Sybilla, Celia and Sadie will compete in the Regional Finals early Term 2.

Good Luck to Nicola Allen and Clementine Hooper who compete in the Plain English Speaking Award today.

Sandra Carter
Public Speaking Co-ordinator