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WINNERS FOR GROUP A (SM2 & SM3)
                                  English Public                                                                                         PRIZE                       NAME                                     CLASS


                                                                                                                                         CHAMPION
                                                                                                                                                                                                              SM3 S ZHONG
                                                                                                                                                                     LEE JIA JIE
             Speaking Competition 2024                                                                                                   FIRST RUNNER-UP             WONG ZHEN KANG                           SM2 S ZHONG
                                                                                                                                                                                                              SM2 AC ZHONG
                                                                                                                                         SECOND RUNNER-UP
                                                                                                                                                                     ONG EVONNE
                                                                                                                                                                                                              SM2 AC ZHONG
                                                                                                                                         CONSOLATION
                                                                                                                                                                     HIEW JUN IAN
                                                                                                                                         CONSOLATION                 CHAN EUGENE                              SM3 S ZHONG
                                                                               By Chiew Yu Fei, Leong Yi En                                                 WINNERS FOR GROUP B (JM3 & SM1)

                                                                                                                                         PRIZE                       NAME                                     CLASS
                                                                                                                                         CHAMPION                    DAMEERAA THEVARAJ                        SM1 S XIN

                                                                                                                                         FIRST RUNNER-UP             KHOO YEE JIN                             SM1 S ZHONG
                          The English Public Speaking Competition 2024 was a remarkable event that                                       SECOND RUNNER-UP            JORDANIA LILY                            JM3 LI
                  showcased many talented and confident young speakers. Organised with the aim
                  of equipping participants with content organisation skills, encouraging persuasive                                     CONSOLATION                 EUGENIA EVERLY EMMANUELLE LUM  SM1 S ZHONG
                  communication, and promoting the qualities of effective public presentation, the                                       CONSOLATION                 YAP CHAO PING                            SM1 S ZHONG
                  competition was held in two stages. The preliminary round took place on 17 April
                  2024 (Wednesday), while the finals were held on 23 May 2024 (Thursday), attracting                                                         WINNERS FOR GROUP C (JM1 & JM2)
                  a wide range of talented competitors from Junior Middle to Senior Middle levels.
                                                                                                                                         PRIZE                       NAME                                     CLASS

                          The competition featured three distinct groups based on grade levels: Group                                    CHAMPION                    WONG KAI NING                            JM1 ZHONG
                  A (Senior Middle 2 and Senior Middle 3) was given the theme “Patriotism”, Group                                        FIRST RUNNER-UP             ZARA WONG SZE MUN                        JM2 PING
                  B (Junior Middle 3 and Senior Middle 1)  with the theme “Courage”, and Group C                                         SECOND RUNNER-UP            NA QIAO EN                               JM1 ZHONG
                  (Junior Middle 1 and Junior Middle 2) with the theme “Politeness”. Participants showed                                 CONSOLATION                 SARAH LIM ANN SHIN                       JM1 ZHONG
                  tremendous effort in writing their speeches and conveying their ideas while captivating
                  the audience with their delivery. Their dedication was evident in the preparation that                                 CONSOLATION                 SIM QIAN ERN                             JM2 XIAO
                  went into their speeches, with some competitors rehearsing for weeks to perfect their
                  speeches.


                          The judges ensured a fair and transparent evaluation process. Judging is based
                  on well-defined criteria, including content appropriateness, language proficiency,
                  and stage presence. The judges  offered constructive feedback while maintaining
                  impartiality throughout the competition. Their dedication to promoting excellence in
                  public speaking was clear in the attention they paid to every performance.


                          The competition concluded with three main prizes and two consolation prizes
                  awarded to outstanding speakers in each group. Each winner received a certificate
                  and a trophy as recognition of their hard work and talent. The audience applauded
                  the winners, but it was clear that all participants gained valuable experience and skills
                  from the event, regardless of the results.

                          The Chong Hwa English Public Speaking Competition 2024 was a success,
                  thanks to the efforts of the competitors, judges, and organisers. It not only highlighted
                  the importance of public speaking as a vital skill but also encouraged students to
                  express themselves confidently. The dedication of the participants and the fairness
                  upheld by the judges made this event a memorable and enriching experience for all
                  involved.



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