The Art of Rhetoric
The English Department would like to extend our gratitude to all students who participated in The Art of Rhetoric at the conclusion of Term 4, 2023. The Art of Rhetoric is a public-speaking competition, which celebrates the power of language and has developed a promising legacy within English and the Shore community.
It was inspiring to hear our chosen finalists deliver powerful and thought-provoking speeches that left a significant impact. The speech topics (listed below) were inspired by Bob Marley’s song titles and lyrics, prompting students to produce a short speech, which allowed each speaker to share their unique insights, bringing these lyrics to life in new and inspiring ways.
During The Art of Rhetoric, students across Years 7 to 9 studied the key elements of speech writing, gaining an appreciation of the hard work and confidence required to produce a memorable speech. The significance of this competition lies in its poignant demonstration of the influence of public speaking and the positive impact it can impart on individuals and communities. The success of this competition is a testament to the hard work that our students put into honing their public speaking skills, allowing for another memorable year of The Art of Rhetoric.
The English Department is excited for the year ahead, and we look forward to introducing an increase in writing and speaking competitions for 2024!
A special congratulations to the winner and runner up of each year group:
Year 7: Archie W (Winner) and Edward G (Runner Up)
Year 8: Patrick F (Winner) and Oliver D (Runner Up)
Year 9: Joshua L (Winner) and George S (Runner Up)
Speech Topics:
- Get up, stand up
- Sun is shining
- Could you be loved?
- Every little thing is going to be alright
Ms Z Doutreband
Master Assisting English (Academic Enrichment)
