The Annual Extempore Speech Competition 2026 for Class 7 was held 11th August at the School Auditorium, Grace Academy, with the aim of encouraging students to develop confidence, presence of mind, clarity of thought, and effective communication skills through spontaneous speaking.
The competition commenced at 10:20 a.m., with Miss Mhachoni and Madam Sademrenla serving as the Moderators. The programme began with an invocation by Miss Enali, followed by the formal introduction of the participants.
The competition was conducted in two rounds. In the first round, students were given general and opinion-based topics, providing them with an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas spontaneously. The second round was conducted for the shortlisted finalists, who were presented with more challenging topics that tested their ability to think on their feet, organise their ideas, and deliver their speeches with confidence and fluency.
Following a closely contested competition, the winners were declared as follows:
- 1st Place – Invito A Sumi
- 2nd Place – Wadangkokba Ketholeto Yaden
- 3rd Place – Rachika Sah
The competition was judged by Miss Withiu, Miss Chubatila, and Miss Bendanglila, who carefully assessed the participants on the basis of content, fluency, confidence, clarity, pronunciation, presentation, and their ability to respond spontaneously. The judges also provided valuable feedback and encouragement to the participants after the rounds.
The programme concluded with a Benediction by Miss Menuoleu, followed by the closing of the event
The Annual Extempore Speech Competition for Class 7 proved to be a valuable and enriching learning experience for the students. Beyond the competitive aspect, the event encouraged them to think critically, respond quickly, express their ideas coherently, and speak confidently before an audience. The enthusiastic participation of the students, the healthy spirit of competition, and the constructive feedback from the judges contributed to making the programme engaging, meaningful, and successful.
