On Wednesday 26th April 2023 two of our pupils took part in the Trust’s first ever Public Speaking and Spoken Word competition hosted at Co-op Academy Belle Vue.

The competition aimed to celebrate the pupil’s ability to write, speak and perform about a topic they are passionate about. Ruby, Year 9 and Ewan, Year 7 both wrote a speech on ‘why Manchester is the best place to live in the UK’ and performed their speeches with 22 other speakers from the Trust.

Their speeches were outstanding and really showcased their commitment and passion they’ve put into the whole process. Out of the 24 speakers, Ruby came 1st place, crowning the academy with ‘Best Academy’.

The event was fantastic and it was inspiring to see so many great speakers showcase their talent and insight.

Ruby said:

“I was very excited to be invited to the competition and listen to the other wonderful speeches. it was a lovely day!”

Ewan said:

“It was a thrilling experience and I loved listening to all the other fabulous speeches!”