2018 Frayne Speech Festival

Voice Choir Winners – Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Lilydale

Thirteen Mercy schools from around the State attended the 23rd Annual Frayne Speech Festival on Friday 17 August, which this year was hosted by Notre Dame College in Shepparton.

There was a real buzz from the moment staff and students arrived at the College and the Festival sprang into life with exceptional performances from well-rehearsed and prepared students.

The technical and unique play on delivery of words challenged the Voice Choirs to present a piece (poem or prose) with speech (not singing) in unison, using the same inflections, tonal qualities and pronunciation. Hours of work and preparation have gone into these performances. Public speaking contestants demonstrated superior skills and talents in verbal communication and the power of speech.

Whilst debating teams performed to the highest standards using well honed arguments, clever rebuttals and some clever risk taking were offered in response. Congratulations were extended to the staff and students of Notre Dame College for the detailed planning and organisation of the Festival, for their time, passion and expertise.

Overall results for the 2018 Festival:

PUBLIC SPEAKING