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Strathmerton Lions Club hosts annual Junior Public Speaking Competition

By Contributed

Aug 5, 2024

Anna Mendoza and Flynn Cleary did a great job at the Strathmerton Lions Club’s Junior Public Speaking Competition, taking out the runners-up positions. Photo by Contributed

A local service club has recently hosted a special event aimed at empowering young students to succeed and gain confidence.

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The Strathmerton Lions Club recently held its Junior Public Speaking Competition.

A club spokesperson said children from the Strathmerton and Katunga primary schools took part in the annual event.

“It aims to give children in primary schools the chance to develop their ability to speak in public,” the spokesperson said.

“There were 12 students participating, and the standard was very impressive.”

Indiana Brennan and Campbell Brennan won the Strathmerton Lions Club’s Junior Public Speaking Competition. Photo by Contributed

The competition comprised of two levels:

Year 3/4, which had the topic: ‘Your Favourite Fairytale or Book Character.’
Year 5/6, which had the topic: ‘Who is the most influential person in your life?’

In the Year 3/4 category Campbell Brennan from Katunga Primary School was the winning speaker, with Flynn Cleary from Strathmerton Primary School runner-up.

Indiana Brennan from Katunga Primary School was the winning speaker in the Year 5/6 category, and Strathmerton Primary School student Anna Mendoza was runner-up.

Campbell and Indiana will progress to the district final, which will be held at Tocumwal Lions Clubrooms on Sunday, August 25.