Speaking in public

Brisbane Waters Secondary College Umina Campus participated in the Rotary Junior Public Speaking Competition recently.

Year 10 students Emily Wardle and Caitlin Grosse discussed the topic "Too good to be true" as part of the competition.

Both girls were successful with Emily placed fourth and Caitlin sixth from a group of 12 students from across the Central Coast.

College principal Mr Frank Gasper said the school was extremely proud of the student's achievement.

The school will also be participating in the Arts Junior Legacy Public Speaking Competition on July 30.

Two students from Umina campus will be selected following an in-school competition during term two.

Each student will be required to make a five-minute speech on a topic of choice and will then present an impromptu speech on a given topic.

The regional finals of the competition will be hosted by the Umina Campus.

Newsletter, 10 Jun 2009 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus