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Extempore Speech Competition (Class 9), 2026

1 September 2026← All school news

The Extempore Speech Competition, 2026 for Class 9 was held on Thursday, 13th August 2026 at the school auditorium. The event sought to encourage students to develop confidence, presence of mind, and clarity in spontaneous speaking.

The competition for Class 9 commenced at 8:40 am with Miss Menuole-u as the Moderator. The programme began with an Invocation by Madam Sademrenla, followed by the formal introduction of the participants. The contest was conducted in two rounds. 

The competition was conducted in two rounds. In Round 1, participants were given general topics. Each participant drew a topic chit, was given 20 seconds to prepare, and then delivered a speech of up to two minutes. The round tested their spontaneity, creativity, and ability to present their ideas within a limited time.

Following Round 1, five participants advanced to the final round: Kilika Sema, Sahina Begum, Thanggunhao Thomsong, Nemalongly I.Phom and Soben Thong Seb.

Round 2 featured subject-based topics from Science and English. The finalists were given 20 seconds to prepare before delivering their speeches for up to two minutes. The final round tested their subject knowledge, quick thinking, and ability to express their ideas clearly within a limited time.

After the final round, the judges shared their observations and reflections before announcing the results. The top three winners were:

  1. First Place: Kilika Sema
  2. Second Place: Thanggunhao Thomsong
  3. Third Place: Soben Thong Seb

Following the announcement of the results, the three winners shared their experiences and reflections, adding an inspiring dimension to the programme.

The competitions were judged by Ma’am Variechon, Miss Chubatila and Miss Bendanglila, who also provided valuable feedback to the participants after each round. The programme concluded with a Benediction, invoking blessings for the students.

The smooth conduct of the event was made possible through the efforts of the Teacher In-charges, technical team, and student volunteers, including those in charge of timekeeping, score tallying, certificates and sound.

The Extempore Competition not only provided a platform for students to showcase their speaking skills but also helped foster critical thinking, quick reasoning, and eloquence. The event was marked by enthusiastic participation, spirited competition, and encouraging feedback, making it a resounding success.