From the Assistant Principal Learning & Teaching - Mrs Amanda Deeps

Poetry and Public Speaking Regional Final

We are incredibly proud of the outstanding achievements of our students at the Regional Poetry and Public Speaking Finals held at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Skennars Head last Thursday. The event showcased the remarkable talent and hard work of young public speakers and poets from across the region, and our school was well-represented by a group of passionate and articulate students.

The following students represented St Carthage's at these finals:

Early Stage One Poetry: Maisy Crowley-McHattan & Layla Hancock

Stage One Poetry: Phoenix Bright & Jack Hughes

Stage Two: Poetry: Lucy Pereira & Hugo Hogan

Stage Two Public Speaking: Ella Andrews & Abigail Moore

Stage Three Poetry: Nashua Loadsman & Holly Ellem

Stage Three Public Speaking: Princess Obioha & Isabella Mullington

The following students impressed the judges and earned a well-deserved placement in their final:

Early Stage One Poetry: Layla Hancock - 2nd Place

Stage One Poetry: Jack Hughes - 2nd Place & Phoenix Bright 3rd Place

Stage Two Public Speaking: Ella Andrews 3rd Place

We want to extend our congratulations to all the students who participated. Their courage to stand on a public stage and share their voices is truly commendable. They not only represented our school with grace and distinction but also demonstrated the power of words to inspire, inform, and move people. Their success is a testament to their dedication and the strong support of their families and teachers. 

A big thank you to Mrs Matthews, who attended the finals and supported our students on the day and in the lead-up to the event.

We look forward to seeing what these talented students will accomplish next.