Junior orators take to the stage in Raymond Terrace Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2024 (Back row) Lions President Kate Moore, with students Harry, Rosie, Alyssa, event coordinator Neil Goldthorpe, (front) Austen, Frazer, Ariana, Kira-Lee and Max. THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club held their ninth annual Junior Public Speaking event on 21 August. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Twelve students from four local primary schools – Grahamstown Public, Seaham Public, Raymond Terrace Public and St Brigid’s – took part in the informal competition. “Parents and friends were thoroughly entertained by each child’s topic and speaking style,” said event coordinator Neil Goldthorpe. “It was a very high standard of speeches from eight young students in Stage 2 (years 3 and 4) and four students from Stage 3 (years 5 and 6).” Judges voted Harry Sharman as the Stage 2 winner, while Neve Redman topped the Stage 3 category. Both took home a small trophy. “It is such an important skill that develops confidence in speaking to public groups,” said Mr Goldthorpe.
