Six primary schools to compete in annual Public Speaking Competition
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment will host the annual Primary Schools Public Speaking Competition for students in Grade Six on Wednes-day, June 15 at the Methodist Church Hall, Kingstown, beginning at 9 a.m.
There will be two segments, a student prepared speech and an impromptu speech.{{more}}
Each student is expected to deliver an eightminute presentation for the prepared speech and a one-minute presentation for the impromptu segment.
The topic selected for the prepared speech this year is: âThe print and electronic media have a huge influence on violent behaviours among young people.â
This activity is designed to: encourage students to conduct research; heighten their awareness about issues affecting their health; improve their communication skills.
The competition will again be sponsored by DIGICEL.
Students placing first, second and third will be awarded a desktop computer, a laptop, and a tablet, respectively, with each school receiving a trophy.
The Health Promotion Unit within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is coordinating this activity.
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