THE Lions Club of Nambucca Heads has introduced a Junior Public Speaking Program, giving local students the opportunity to build confidence and develop valuable communication skills.
On 22 July, students from Frank Partridge VC Public School presented their speeches at a Lions Club meeting, in front of an audience that included Lions members, parents, and fellow students.
The program, open to Years 3 to 6, involved researching topics such as technology and delivering prepared speeches lasting up to four minutes.
Under the guidance of teacher Mat Greenway, four students were selected to participate in the special Lions event.
Two students, Indi Johnston and Zoe James, were recognised as Stage Winners for their outstanding performances.
In addition to their prepared speeches, older students were challenged with an impromptu speaking topic, where they had to respond to the prompt: “I spy with my little eye something beginning with”.
Indi impressed the judges by choosing the letter “F” and speaking confidently for one minute on the topic of “Families”.
The Lions Club praised the students for their poise, creativity and effort.
“The program not only helps young people overcome the fear of public speaking but also strengthens their research, organisation, and presentation skills,” Nambucca Lions Club’s Grahame Beatton told News Of The Area.
By Mick BIRTLES
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