The Junior Foundation Oratory Competition lit up the stage with passion, poise, and powerful storytelling. Four exceptional speakers: Year 8 students Ingrid Mills, Maddi Gofton and Peggy Handbury,and Shiv Kataria (Year 9), took to the stage in the Horton Auditorium, each delivering a speech that stirred thought, sparked ideas and showcased the depth of talent within our junior cohort.
After a close and spirited contest, Peggy Handbury was named the winner, impressing the judges with her intellect, passion and fluent delivery on the topic on ‘daydreaming’.
Congratulations to all four speakers for their courage, preparation, and brilliance. You reminded us all of the power of words to move, challenge, and connect.
Special thanks to our MC, Clancy Lilywhite (Year 10) for hosting the event, our timekeeper, Grayson Edwards (Year 9) and our three adjudicators: Mrs Carrie Dunham, Elizabeth Moore (Year 10) and Calan Young (Year 11). Additional thanks to three Year 6 students who put together a wonderful dance routine: Jessica Lowe, Maddy Bell and Lucy Kershaw.
Katie Lester and Aditi Kataria
Persons-in-Charge of Public Speaking
