Six Second Year students recently took to the stage to present their very own mini TED talks. After progressing through a series of internal competitions within their form groups, the students earned their place in the final, where they delivered their presentations to a packed audience of parents, students and staff in the library.
The competition was held as part of The Festival of Ideas Week, which saw students take part in a wide range of activities, exploring the theme of curiosity. The six finalists presented a wide range of topics, that sparked their own curiosity, ranging from, the pros and cons of the ancient sport Kabaddi to thought provoking topics, such as the effects of screens on our eyes.
The judging panel made up of Mrs Chevalier, Head Librarian, Miss Crawford, Head of English and Trinity alumnus and new governor Murtaza Nagrawala (Class of 2011), were tasked with the difficult challenge of selecting a winner.
Congratulations to Emre, who was crowned this year’s winner, for his fascinating piece on “Turning wind into speed, the secrets behind fast sailing.” He impressed the judges with his confident delivery, and the detail put into his research.
Aryan, was awarded second place for his talk on, “The lonely game that is tennis,” and Daniy, was awarded third place for his talk on, “Hexagons: The supreme six-sided shape.”
Reflecting on the event, Miss Crawford, Head of English said:
“The 2nd Year TED Talks Final was the culmination of a year-long focus on developing students’ oracy skills during form time. Throughout the year, students researched topics they were passionate about before preparing and delivering TED-style presentations to their peers. Following the form rounds, one finalist from each tutor group was selected to compete in the final.
The event showcased six outstanding presentations on a diverse range of topics, from sport and mathematics to technology and world affairs. Students impressed the audience with their confidence, research and ability to communicate complex ideas in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
A judging panel made up of staff and alumni evaluated each presentation, providing valuable feedback before selecting the overall winner. The competition celebrated not only public speaking, but also the creativity, curiosity and critical thinking demonstrated by our students.”
Congratulations to all our finalists for their outstanding presentations, and thank-you to the parents, students and staff, who came along to support our finalists.
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