THE Rotary Club of Barry has sponsored the winning team in the Area 4 Final of the Rotary Youth Speaks competition, one of several competitions organised by the Rotary movement specifically designed to develop students’ skills.
The Area 4 Final was held on Monday, February 1, in Cardiff Golf Club and was hosted by the Rotary Club of Llanishen.
Winners in the Intermediate Section - 11 to 13 year olds - were the team from Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Barry, whose chosen topic was Can we "Meat" the expectations?
Chairperson was Huw Jones, speaker was Twm Aled and the vote of thanks was given by Sara Jones. Runners-up were the team from Cardiff High School sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cardiff East.
In the Senior Section - 14 to 18 year olds - the winners were the team from St John's College sponsored by the Rotary Club of Llanishen.
In line with national rules, all speakers had to answer a question from the audience to show their understanding of their chosen topic. Judges were representatives from Cardiff Speakers Club.
Before announcing the results, the judges congratulated all participants saying that they had set some very high standards.
Assistant District Governor Gareth Rees thanked everyone who had supported the Area Final and wished the winning teams every success in the Rotary District 1150 Final, South, Mid and West Wales, to be held in Cowbridge Comprehensive School at the beginning of March.
Jill Osborne
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