Rostrum Voice of Youth

The Rostrum Voice of Youth is one of the largest public speaking competitions in Australia. Over 900 students competed across five states in the opening rounds.  Last weekend the National Finals saw the best four speakers from Years 7-9 and 10-12 compete to be the national winner.  SCEGGS girls Pippa Brenner (Year 12) and Siena Walsh (Year 8) both made it through to represent NSW, and we are delighted to share the news that Siena won the National Junior Division.

It was a whole weekend event with a Welcome held at NSW Parliament House hosted by The Hon. Ben Franklin, the President of the New South Wales Legislative Council and a former National Rostrum winner.  The girls then attended a number of events before the National Finals began on Saturday afternoon.  Each student presented a prepared and short notice speech and the whole group were exceptional.  Siena and Pippa were outstanding and both delivered thought provoking, engaging, natural and very well-prepared speeches.  I could not be prouder of them both.

Congratulations, Siena! Winning the National Junior Division is a truly amazing achievement and we are all extremely proud of you!

Elizabeth Walsh
Speech and Public Speaking Co-ordinator