October 31, 2022
The annual South Burnett Education District School Speech Competition was held recently at Kingaroy State School.
The evening showcased some of the South Burnett’s most talented primary school public speakers.
Students were required to prepare a short persuasive speech, with points being awarded to speakers based on three criteria: content, delivery and language.
Six outstanding speakers took part in the closely contested competition.
Jaynie Cullen, from Kingaroy State School, worked hard to convince the audience that “Rural rocks”, while Tiffany Cook, from Nanango State School, persuaded listeners that “All schools should have an endangered animals’ awareness program”.
Allison Baldwin. from Taabinga State School. shared many of the health benefits of owning a cat, persuading the audience “Cats are the purrrr-fect pets”, while Nate Cridge, from Kingaroy State School, had everyone contemplating what exactly defines “Greatness”.
Molly Brown, from Nanango State School, highlighted the important role of animals in schools with her topic, “All schools should have a horse support program”, while Tiffany Williamson, from Kingaroy State School, convinced the audience girls can do anything, sharing “Girl’s Rugby Rules”.
All the students did an exceptional job in front of a large audience and adjudicators Sue Johnston and Tracey Reinbott.
After much deliberation, Molly Brown, from Nanango State School, was awarded runner-up, with Nate Cridge, from Kingaroy State School, taking out the District final.
The schools would like to thank the Rotary Club of Kingaroy, which was represented by Deb Hails and Murray Johnston, and to the Queensland Association of State School Principals, represented by Masina Taule’alo, without whose support the evening would not have been possible.
(Photo: KSS)
