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Speak!

English Public Speaking Showcase This past May, the Secondary English Department had the pleasure of hosting the first Speak! Public speaking contest.

Forty students recorded auditions for a chance to showcase their oratory talents in the three categories: Funny Fable, Flight of Fancy, and Free Topic. The judges were Mr. Markus, DP Coordinator, Ms. Rachel, MYP Coordinator, Mr. Jamie, I&S, Psychology and TOK teacher, and public speaking extraordinaire; and Coach K, MYP/DP Athletics Coordinator. Despite the wealth of talented entries, the judges managed to select ten finalists from Grades 6-10 who went on to present live at the Grand Theater on May 31, 2022.

Public speaking can be daunting, but these ten students rose to the challenge and delivered polished, impressive performances in front of their peers, teachers, and administrators.

Some spoke of overcoming their personal challenges, and others shared some of their life lessons while others related funny stories. The messages were easy to relate to, timely, and unique.

Amid stiff competition, three finalists were selected: Grace (Grade 10), Sheen (Grade 8), and Jane (Grade 6).

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The English Department is incredibly proud of all the students who embraced public speaking. The fact that so many students auditioned speaks highly of their drive, commitment, courage, and ability. We hope this event inspires more students to try out for next year’s event, and we look forward to growing a new generation of confident public speakers.

Finally, the English Department would like to thank the plethora of people who managed to make this event possible. The Tech team, the graphic design team, administration, volunteer teachers and students.

Mr. Luke Fiander Secondary English Head of Department

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