Kids to take to stage in annual public speaking competition

Mary Jane Falconer, Chair of the Rotary Club of Douglas Youth Committee and Chair of the panel of Judges said: "I am always surprised at the high standard of delivery and the entertainment value of the topics chosen by the competitors who show great courage and determination in their delivery. 

"It isn’t easy standing up in front of an audience at the best of times least alone when you are between the ages of 7 – 14."

She added: "I am extremely grateful to the support given to the competitors by their teachers. I know that everyone who enters this competition will remember this day in years to come. In fact one of the school teachers I spoke to said that she had entered the competition as a young girl many years ago and this inspired her to set up debating group in her school."

Anne Clarke, the current Chair of The Guild, will act as guest Judge on the night, providing 'friendly and positive feedback' to the competitors.

Everyone is welcome to join the audience.

(The below photos were submitted to Manx Radio by David Cretney - 

Winners: St Ninian’s High School

Second: Ballakermeen High School 

Third: King Williams College 

Prizes presented by Charles Fargher President of the Rotary Club of Douglas)