Persuasive Writing Brought to Life
Our Year 7 students brought their persuasive writing skills to life by writing and presenting a persuasive speech. Each student presented a persuasive speech to their class on a topic of their choice with two finalists from each class competing in the inaugural Kate Jenkins Public Speaking Competition in October. The contest is named in honour of Alumnae Kate Jenkins Class of 1985. Kate Jenkins is Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner and a member of the Australian Human Rights Commission, who advances gender equality, consistent with the Sex Discrimination Act. Kate visited Tintern last year and presented to our students a motivating and inspiring speech. Kate will speak to the National Press club Wednesday 30 November 2022. find out more
Adjudicators were Mr Jason McMannus Vice Principal and Kirsty McDonald Class of 2011 who were treated to a high standard of competition with subjects ranging from: ‘Should gambling advertisements on TV be banned during sport telecasts?’, to ‘Should mental health breaks be manditory?’ and ‘Should the minimum working age be 13 years?’ Kayla P was the inaugural winner with a very persuasive delivery of ‘Is the impact of social media on an individual more harmful than useful?’
