The annual Lower School Public Speaking Competition was held on Tuesday. Students from Grade 4 (Isabella T), 5 (Cameryn C), and 6 (Jack H) competed in the Junior Division. Grade 7 students (Alexandra C, James G) vied for top place in the intermediate level, and Grade 8 students (Grace L, Sophia S) competed for the senior crown. With honourable mentions to each of the runners-up, the winners were:

Jack H- Junior – Grades 4-6
James G- Intermediate – Grade 7
Grace L- Senior – Grade 8

The junior and senior winners will participate in the annual Grantham Optimist Public Speaking Championships next week, while the intermediate winner will have the opportunity to compete against students from other independent schools in Toronto during third term.