Stage 4 and 5 students were treated to a rousing rendition of their peers' rhetorical skills on Wednesday morning at the Speak Out public speaking competition.
Following a guest address by Mr Luis Rodriguez on the benefits of public speaking in the workplace, two teams fought in a closely-contested debate "That Australia is a caring nation." Representatives from each English class delivered a prepared speech on the issue that matters most to them, ranging from pollution to child marriage to money. We were also entertained by a variety of impromptu speeches, enjoying some audience participation!
Congratulations to the winners of each Stage 4 category:
Debate - Affirmative team: Vongi Chikonzo (9F), Michael Diguglielmo (8L), Charlise Hannagan (8O)
Stage 4 Prepared Speech - First place: Zoe Angeles (7B)
Second place: Jessica Lage (7G)
Third place: Joshua McGinnes (8L)
Stage 4 Impromptu Speech - Michael Diguglielmo (8L)
Second place: Shaun Trevithick (8O)
Third place: Nilana De Silva (7G)
Each participant will receive a Participation certificate for their efforts.
Special thanks to Mrs Rodriguez for organising the event, to Mr Loadsman for his ongoing mentoring of the debating team, and also to the various judges. We look forward to making Speak Out a tradition in the MACC calendar!
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