Written by Alistair Gray
The proud speakers showing off their certificates in the recent Bribie Island Year 6 Public Speaking Showcase, with Banksia Beach State School at the back and Bribie Island State School in front.
What a buzz to sit in on the recent annual public speaking showcase, where our two local primary schools showed off their speaking skills. Standing up and speaking from the stage in the RSL auditorium in front of about 50 parents and friends is no mean feat, so let's congratulate these students for their courage and professionalism. They immediately captured the audience's attention with carefully crafted introductions, enthusiasm and poise. The subjects were wide and varied from these creative healthy minds. The dangers of too much screen time, mental health trauma using an analogy of an emotional cup, the importance of reading, the importance of teamwork and collaboration, the skate park, a simple act of kindness, netball, a sport of the commonwealth, the benefits of the RSL for veterans, lost history of two women during the war and the value of participating in community link. They were all splendid. We should all be very proud of these young people.
I learnt that the event has been running for more than 45 years. One of the teachers from Bribie Island State School remembered competing in the event when she was a student herself at the school. Each school enters a team of five students, plus two reserves. Everyone gets the opportunity to speak including the reserves, with a first, second and third selected for each school. Everyone receives a certificate and a prize.
Representatives of Toastmasters adjudicated the results, including Jock Elliott, past World Champion of Public Speaking 2011, Bribie Island Toastmasters Club president Joannes Evers and Area Director District 69 Barbara Nielson.
A big thanks must go to the sponsors of the event, the Bribie Island RSL Sub-branch and to president Carol Steley who was master of ceremonies for the day, the Women's Auxiliary who provided tea, coffee, sandwiches and cake for everyone and the RSL for providing the venue for the event. Finally, a special thanks must go to event coordinator Allison Lutton and the hardworking teachers who have the joy of preparing the students for the day, including Jacqui Henson (Banksia Beach State School) and Netnapha Haywood and Belinda Clark (Bribie Island State School).
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