PLAINS ROTARY SPEECH CONTEST 2024

The Primary Schools’ Speech Contest began in the Mid-Canterbury region by the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains in an effort to encourage young people to gain experience at public speaking.

The students participate in at least 2 rounds before being selected for the final – class, school and then a cluster of schools.

The final for the Year 5 & 6 students was staged on Wednesday 18^th September and the winner in this event was Marivelle Lubos from Our Lady of the Snows School. 2^nd and 3^rd place getters were Bailee Giles from Ashburton Intermediate and Paddy Guild from Mt Hutt College.

Back Row: Seth Isuga, Konrad Artz, Hendrix McGowan, Milford Buyaan
Front Row: Paddy Guild, Marivelle Lubos, Bailee Giles, Isabella Fox

Honour Roll
Along with the speech contest, schools are encouraged to nominate students for an Honour Roll. These students are recognised mainly for their citizenship and community service participation in both their school and community. It is nothing to do with being the top student or the best sports person but may well be the top student in attitude, application, commitment and service to others.

Back Row: Nika De Vera, Lucy Bayley
Front Row: Chelsea Sara, Fergus Durham, Ruby Churchward, Holly Marett.