Annapolis Valley Toastmasters Annapolis Valley Toastmasters recently put out a speech challenge to students at four high schools in the area: Bridgetown, Middleton, West Kings and Central Kings. We congratulate the participants and look forward to hosting this challenge again. Prizes were awarded in recognition of the students’ outstanding efforts.
Maxwell 2nd place (left) Cameron 1st place (right)
Reaction to this challenge has been positive. Toastmasters were impressed with the content, preparation and presentation of students’ speeches. The participants had obviously practised their speeches. They had good eye contact and gestures, were organized and appeared comfortable and confident. Maxwell used repetition in his speech which made it very effective. Cameron displayed excellent voice projection and included some humour.
A member of a local home school association expressed interest for possible participation in future. The challenge provided students an opportunity to practise speech preparation and speaking skills related to the theme. Another high school student challenge is being planned for next spring with the expectation that additional students will participate.