An annual public speaking contest is organized among the local English-speaking high schools and held in late April/ early May at Bandeen Hall of Bishop’s University. Schools include Bishop’s College School, Massey Vanier Regional High School, Richmond Regional High School and Stanstead College. All participants receive a certificate and the winners and runners-up at both the junior and senior levels receive a plaque. Speeches are aired on CBC Radio.
This year the competition was held on May 7 at 4 pm. More information may be obtained from the Education Chair.
| Senior Topics | Junior Topics |
|---|---|
| At World’s End | Lucy Maude Montgomery |
| A Second Chance | The Truth About Lying |
| Beauty Pageants | Poverty in the 21st Century |
| What You See in the Mirror | Just Listening |
| Taking Things for Granted | Bullying |
| Was the Earth Designed? | Life for Granted |
| Ageism: Monster or Misunderstood? | Child Soldiers |
| The New Roman Rule | Seal Hunt |
Updated: May 07 2009