On Thursday 11 September, the Horton Auditorium came alive with passion and powerful storytelling as students gathered for the annual Senior Foundation Oratory.

The event showcased not only the eloquence of our senior speakers in Years 10, 11 and 12 but also their courage to speak on topics they are passionate about. Special congratulations to Clancy Lillywhite, Lizzie Moore, Meg Kilby and Calan Young for their outstanding speeches but ultimately, Gomanth Anand Lokesh was awarded the top honour for his deeply personal speech titled Sometimes, Love Is Survival. His ability to weave personal experience into a broader social message left a lasting impression, urging the audience to embrace empathy and healing.

A special acknowledgement to Ingrid Mills (Year 8) who stepped up as MC at last minute’s notice as did Grayson Edwards (Year 9), our timekeeper.  And our thanks to our adjudicators for their thoughtful consideration: Mrs Jenny Fraser, Mrs Sharon Beattie and Mr David Morris – and Mrs Aditi Kataria for her wonderful support. The Senior Foundation Oratory is always a wonderful competition; a celebration of voice, vulnerability, and vision. Congratulations to all participants for their courage and conviction.

 

Katie Lester
Person-in-Charge of Public Speaking