Public Speaking Initiatives
Over the last few weeks several girls have had the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and participate in some worthwhile public speaking events.
Angelina D & Mackenzie P - UN Youth Voice, Ellie F & Natalie C - MISA Youth of the Year
Year 9 MISA Youth of the Year
Natalie C and Ellie F were our worthy representatives for the Year 9 MISA Youth of the Year, hosted by Mount Carmel on 1 September. Natalie spoke with confidence and flair about the forces and influences that shape us as individuals, and Ellie spoke with passion and conviction about Angela Barker, domestic violence survivor and hero. Among 21 students from the Macarthur region, St Pat’s girls shone.
Year 10 MISA Public Speaking
Rhiannon K and Kayla I recently represented the College at the MISA Year 10 Public Speaking event, delivering both prepared and impromptu speeches. The impromptus are always interesting, with Rhiannon tackling the topic of global resource distribution on her given topic “Switch on the Light” and Kayla investigating animal rights with her given topic “It’s raining cats and dogs”. Well done, girls!
United Nations Youth Voice Competition
Over the past few weeks, seven very switched on girls have participated in the first round of the United Nations Youth Voice Competition. In the prepared section, the girls investigate a pressing global issue and offer a proposed solution. In the impromptu section, they are asked questions about their specific topic in order to showcase their more extensive research and preparation. As the outcomes of this initial round is notified I will keep you updated. Well done to Molly Q, Mackenzie P, Angelina D, Amber M, Rhiannon K, and Kayla I.
Marguerite Pulham - Debating/Public Speaking