Youth Speaks Competition
Kyle 1
Belmont Academy Three school teams entered the Rotary Club Youth Speaks competition held at Kyle Academy School recently. Belmont Academy, Kyle Academy and each represented the seniors category, which is for ages 14 to 17, with Kyle submitting two teams. The premise for each team of three pupils is a free subject choice for which there is a proposer and an opposer. Three independent judges, each from an educational background, measured delivery, manner and control of debate, process and summary. The pupils from each school demonstrated thorough understanding and research of their topics, showing professionalism and confidence on stage, in front of a large audience.
The topic from Kyle 1 – The Olympics under scrutiny
The topic from Kyle 2 – Pros and Cons of Historical Statues
The topic from Belmont – Dancers are stronger than athletes
Kyle Academy
After careful deliberation and consideration, the three judges comprised of Eileen Haddow, Esther Gordon and Paul Williams made their decision. Kyle Academy Seniors team 1 and Kyle Academy Seniors team 2 went through to the Rotary District heats in Glasgow as did Belmont Academy.
MC Howard Stevenson professionally steered the whole evening throughout and Douglas Haddow delivered a humorous and grateful vote of thanks to all participants, Kyle Academy for the use of their assembly hall and all who attended in the audience.
