Year 9 and 10 L to R: Sue Baxter (CWA Oxley President and Judge), Methmi Gamage, Abbey Browne, Hannah McIntyre, Sue Thomas (judge) Gabriella Pereira (winner), Mick Hanlon (judge) Chloe Pryor and Charlotte Baird.
Tuesday 21 May saw hosting the CWA Oxley Group CWA Public Speaking for Schools Contest at the Wiradjuri Study Centre in Condobolin. Approximately eighty students from twenty schools across the Oxley Group area competed. They travelled from as far afield as Parkes, Forbes, Trundle, Tottenham, Ungarie, Tullibigeal, Bedgerebong, Lake Cargelligo and Condobolin.
Ros Edwards, CWA Oxley Group Public Speaking Officer said, “A big thank you to should be given to Evolution Mining for supporting this annual Oxley CWA Group event. They [Evolution Mining] really help in promoting student skills in speaking up and communicating their ideas in a supportive and friendly atmosphere.” Students from Years 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, as well as 9 and 10 showcased their public speaking skills through prepared speeches entertaining parents, teachers, fellow students and the judges on a wide variety of topics.
This year students presented hilarious and creative ways to explore ideas from riding bikes, cleaning teeth, ghost stories, pet’s perspectives to sea mysteries, Lego, artificial intelligence, manners, making wishes and laughing to present entertaining and unusual perspectives to grab the audiences’ attention.
The Winner and the three Highly Commended students from each section are invited to participate in the CWA Intergroup Public Speaking Competition to be held in Trundle on Monday 17th June.
Thank you to all six judges Mick Hanlon, Paul Lukin, Tess Kelly, Sue Thomas, Carmel Berry (CWA) and Sue Baxter (CWA Oxley Group President). Thanks to Ros Edwards, CWA Oxley Group Public Speaking Officer and the many CWA volunteers who assisted on the day. Thanks also to parents and teachers for transporting our talented students.
Congratulations to all students for their efforts in presenting their differing perspectives on the topics in creative and interesting ways. All students were outstanding which made the Judges work difficult.
Years 5 and 6 L to R: Peter Elias, Harry Quade, Isabel Bardawil (winner), Katie Ellam, Eddie White, and Emily Greig. Judges in the back row are Paul Lukin, Tess Kelly and Carmel Berry (CWA).
Years 3 and 4 L to R: Sue Baxter (CWA Oxley Pres. and judge), Evangeline Brown, Antonio Elias, Mick Hanlon (judge), Lila Greig, Vindi Patabendige, Sue Thomas (judge), Frances Pereira (winner), and Isla Williams.
Years 7 and 8 L to R: Abby Pout, Catalina Elias, Sophia Byrne, Grace Mayo (winner), Willa Turner and Billy Attenborough. Judges in back row are Paul Lukin, Tess Kelly and Carmel Berry (CWA).