Awakeri School

Speech Contest Finals 2015

This was the 37th time Awakeri School has run its speech contest. (to see the past winners go to the Academic Archives page). There were seven finalists, from the 16 semifinalists and the 75 year 7 & 8 students who did speeches to begin with! The judges this year were the principal Peter Fitzgerald, Jill McLeod (an English expert) & Peter Sheather..

Nicole Curtis was the first speakers in the finals. There is only one of her, as she strongly pointed out! What's her favourite colour? Hmmm I wonder...	Cambell Julian is in full cry in his speech. A proud leapling ginger ninja. He is unique too!
The importance of friends was explored by Jana Longney in good style.	Even if you could clone Lucy Knott, would the clones be the same? She doesn't think so.
Tayla Jones delivered her speech with plenty of drama.	Marco Turner used humour very well to give a fine speech on friendship. Sand sandwiches make interesting props Marco!
Doctor Matthew Reihana-Asquith did a great speech on what is really in our food. Scary pictures!	And the winner... Cambell Julian! His speech was very strong and well delivered. Sister Emily hands over the shield.
All seven finalists were excellent. The winners were: 2nd- Lucy, 1st- Cambell, 3rd- Nicole.