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On April 19th, the ISABC Grade 6 & 7 Public Speaking Event was held at York House School. Sixteen schools from the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Kelowna participated, with close to 100 students sharing their thoughts on the topic: “What Matters?”

This year, students prepared a speech using a different approach from previous ISABC Public Speaking Events. The new format was a shortened version of an Ignite or a TED Talks style presentation, with students creating slides to support and enhance their talk. This more modern approach to speaking connects well with the new BC Ministry of Education curriculum and its focus on inquiry, student-driven learning, and digital literacy. It was an incredible day filled with insightful speeches and memorable moments.

Congratulations to Grade 7 students Emma and Ella, who won first and third place respectively, and to Olivia, Joyce, Sapphira, and Lauren for their incredible performances that contributed to York House winning the top performing school trophy!

Karen Webb
Competition Organizer and Learning Commons Teacher

On Friday, February 23 we held our second “YHS Talks”. The students listed below spoke on topics that are important to them. Each student spoke eloquently about her own experience or journey and the entire student body sat riveted by the sincerity and thoughtfulness of each individual’s story. Many of us laughed, cried, and then celebrated the incredible courage these young women showed to get on stage and share so much about themselves. Thank you to all of you; you are incredible role models in our community. We look forward to more YHS Talks in the future. There is a great deal to learn from each and every one of you!