Students at St Christopher’s Senior School showcased their public speaking talents on Sunday 7 March during a Public Speaking Competition inaugurated by Miss Jennifer Herron of the English Department. The nine selected speakers reached the prestigious final after several months of heats, which ensured that the audience, which comprised students, parents, guests and teachers, was treated to a host of vibrant speeches.
All students were asked to present a speech on “What reading means to me”. Popular novels and writers, world literacy, autobiographies, internet and movies were just some of the issues explored throughout the wide range of talks by the Key Stage 3 students, aged from 11 to 14 years old. Students were also entertained by the thought-provoking and witty address by the guest speaker Mr Muneer Al Busaidi, a motivational speaker and popular Omani comedian. Mr Busaidi inspired students by talking about the importance of confidence and having an enthusiastic attitude.

After a great deal of deliberation, the four adjudicators, who included Mrs Wendy Bataineh, Head Teacher of the Junior School, Mrs Claire Bridgman, Head of the English Department, Mr Steven Keeble, Deputy Head Teacher and Mr Muneer Al Busaidi, awarded the First Prize to Alexandra Warren. Hasan Rahman was awarded Second Prize and the Third Prize was awarded to Anna Wisniewski.Mr Wilson, Head Teacher, presented the certificates and the trophies to the delighted students.