Saints learners let their voices be heard

The first Saints Speak Out public speaking event was the talk of the town this past Wednesday (13 November) as learners showed their skills with informative and constructive monologues.

One of Saints’ teachers, Ms. Carlie Barnard, organised the event as a platform for learners to participate in public speaking. It was a fantastic occasion for the learners to let their voices be heard in front of a panel of judges as well as their friends and parents.

20 Grade 7-11 learners participated in this public speaking event that saw Tiffany Sibanda winning the senior competition (Grade 9-11) and Oratlile Sekhampu (Gr 7-8) winning the junior competition.

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Tiffany’s superb speech titled “The Life of an Overachiever” wowed the judges, whilst Oratile’s well-constructed statements in her “Kindness” speech gave her first place in her category.

Masego Mosia (second) and Kgalalelo Olaniran (third) also finished in the top three of the junior competition.

Tshedi Motswadira (second) and Angel Muchenje (third) also performed well in the senior competition.

Overall, every learner can be proud of their achievements on the evening as everyone presented amazing viewpoints on a variety of topics.

Here is the list of learners who participated:

Senior category:

1) Wame Molefe – Christianity versus Atheism

2) Ezile Mrwetyana – Called to Carry Others

3) Tshedimosetso Motswadira – Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

4) Charlotte Mahlase – It Takes a Village to Raise a Child

5) Tiffany Sibanda – The Life of an Overachiever

6) Angel Muchenje – These Strange Creatures We Call Teachers

7) Asanele Mokhobo – A Rare Diamond

Junior category:

1) Kaboentle Jezile – Being a Teenager

2) Topoyame Setlhabe – The Power of Gratitude

3) Katlego Molapisi – You are Enough

4) Aokabwe Scott – Your Relationship with God

5) Kgalalelo Olaniran – Your Past Does Not Define Your Future

6) Tshiamo Padi – Overcoming Life’s Obstacles

7) Gogontle Padi – Body Positivity

8) Warona Molokoane – Loneliness in the Age of Connectivity

9) Oratile Sekhampu – Kindness

10) Phathutshedzo Manenzhe – RACISM

11) Masego Mosia – Free Education

12) Lindelwa Makapela – The Power of Storytelling

13) Beryl-Daniella Ndagano – The Life of a Teenager