Competition winner Imogen Jackson from Farringtons School
ESU East Region Sixth Form Online Public Speaking Competition has now come to a close. A total of 41 presentations were delivered over Zoom and in-school heats started in January, followed by two semi-finals in February and a final on 5 March. Schools taking part came from Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex and Kent.
The competition focuses on speaking skills and the standard was exceptionally high throughout making it a tough decision for all the judges involved. Content, delivery and the answering of questions were all considered by the judges. Participants were given a free choice of topic, which generated an extraordinarily wide range of speeches featuring not only current issues but also detailed explanations and personal reflections.
Congratulations to Imogen Jackson from Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent, who was named the winner of the ESU East Region Sixth Form Online Public Speaking Competition arguing persuasively that science inspires creativity more than the classics.
Well done to the other finalists from the competition:
- Anotidaishe Bhauti from St Benedict’s Catholic School, Bury St Edmunds, who spoke passionately about the meaning of greatness.
- Tanvi Mettu from Colchester County High School for Girls, who gave an illuminating account of phantom limb pain.
- Riddhi Bhimpuria from The Perse School, Cambridge, who judiciously discussed whether or not art should be censored.
The adjudicator for the final was Co-chair of ESU Young Members’ Forum, Louis Preston, who conferred with the competition organizer, Chair of Colchester branch, Brian Cooke.
A huge thank you to the team of volunteer judges who gave their time at the different stages of the competition.
