Pupils from Matravers School in Westbury took part in the annual Youth Speaks competition last month, organised by Westbury Rotary Club as part of the Heywood Literary Festival.
The event, held at Heywood House, saw four teams deliver thought-provoking speeches on a range of topical and social issues.
The teams and their topics were:
• Climate Change – Liberty Masunda, Michelle Dwoman and Cedric Mupfawi
• Experiences of Younger People – Oliwia Grazynska, Flora Wild and Mya Brewer
• Immigration from Ukrainian Refugee Expectations – Lev Dzisiak, Tarrin Millier and Alex Khan
• SEND Schools – Jowan Foale, Harriet Yeatman and Cassie Bradley
Jon Street, Chair of Westbury Rotary Club, said, “The evening went splendidly with all four teams from Matravers School in fine form. The speakers proved to be exceedingly well researched in their chosen topics and responded to questions from the floor with clarity and confidence.
“The four judges praised the teams and found it so difficult to separate them they awarded a joint first prize to all four teams; a great win for Matravers.
“Thanks must be given to Ryan Childs for arranging the event in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Westbury, and to Chris DaCosta for allowing the event to be held in the impressive Heywood House. It is hoped that one or more of the teams will progress to the National Rotary Youth Speaks competition.”
Pictured: the Matravers teams
