Last week, three of our pupils had the fantastic opportunity to speak at Penponds School in the first round of this year’s Youth Speaks competition, hosted by Redruth Rotary Club.

Public speaking is an invaluable skill, helping to build confidence and ambition. Youth Speaks allows young people to voice their opinions on topics that matter to them—it’s their say, their way. Each team consists of a Chair, a Speaker, and a Proposer of the Vote of Thanks, each with distinct and challenging roles. The Speaker has six minutes to address the audience, while the other two have two minutes each.

With the support of Miss Triggs, our three pupils worked tirelessly to prepare a ten-minute speech on a topic close to our hearts at Penpol: the benefits of active travel. In preparation, they not only perfected their speech but also conducted their own research across the school and even presented to the KS2 assembly.

Although they didn’t progress from a very strong pool of six schools—with Gwinear advancing to the regional finals—we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, dedication, and passion. You were our stars! We wish Gwinear the best of luck next month.