Stage Three GSFM Public Speaking Competition

Yesterday Stage 3 students were involved in the GSFM Public Speaking Competition. This opportunity enabled students to demonstrate the skills involved in structuring a speech for an audience that included stating their opinion, providing evidence of researched examples as well as being able to present the speech with strong voice projection, pace and intonation.

All speeches were an excellent representation of our Stage 3 students’ skills in this area. All spoke with confidence, they worked to inform and persuade the audience and had a terrific use of rhetorical questions.

It is very pleasing to be able to advise our 2021 GSFM Public Speaking Finalists:

Year 5 Finalist:

Hope Hill

Year 6 Finalist:

Christian Lopresti

Congratulations to the finalists of the GSFM Public Speaking Competition. Special thanks to Mrs Sillis and Mrs Smithers who had the very hard job of judging such fine speeches.

Year 5B: In 5B we have been continuing the “Yarning Circle”. We have been focusing on both listening and speaking from the heart, which means being honest, genuine and understanding. We always finish with compliments for each person (that's our favorite bit) everyone feels really positive and ready to learn afterwards. So far this term we have discussed topics like - our relationships, integrity, leadership as well as solved some of the problems that have come up since returning to school. 

Year 5G:5G has returned to class with lots of energy and excitement for the coming term. In particular, students have worked diligently to compose their very own speeches for our Public Speaking unit and for the chance to be entered into the GSFM Public Speaking Competition. With a range of topics from ‘Every Child Matters’ to ‘What Makes an Australian?’ students had the opportunity to research and discuss ideas that they found interesting and inspiring. 

Year 6: With 4 weeks left of primary school, Year 6 are definitely enjoying their final weeks. It truly is “the final countdown”. With various thoughts and feelings about their exciting adventures into high school next year, they are focusing on maintaining and fostering their current relationships with their peers.