Campus Digest

CIE hosts second English public speaking contest for secondary school students

03 Jun 2015

Guests and judges congratulate the winners Guests and judges congratulate the winners
Guests and judges congratulate the winners

 

The College of International Education (CIE) hosted its second English Public Speaking Contest with the theme of “Choice”, attracting the participation of about 160 students from 40 local secondary schools.

 

The Grand Final held recently was attended by around 500 secondary school students and teachers. Yip Chun-wah from TWGHs Chen Zao Men College, who demonstrated his remarkable eloquence and perfect composure, won the Championship. Aneezia from PAOC Ka Chi Secondary School scooped the 1st runner-up prize while the third place went to Law Ka-wing from St Bonaventure College and High School.

 

The contest provides a platform for secondary school students to enhance their presentation skills and critical thinking capacity, with an overall aim to sharpen students’ English language competence. Judges of the Contest included Mr Jim Gould, Head of RTHK Radio 3, Professor Reza Hoshmand, Director of General Education of HKBU and Dr Theresa Cunanan, Senior Lecturer of CIE. They also shared tips on public speaking and commented on the performance of the finalists.

 

To tie in with the contest, two training workshops, including a training seminar and a small-group practice, were tailored by CIE lecturers to equip participants with essential public speaking knowledge and strengthen their ability to tackle impromptu questions.