Public Speaking Contest 2024 – Wrocław – West Region Results

The regional level of the Public Speaking Contest was held at Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Krzysztofa Kamila Baczyńskiego in Wrocław, graciously hosted by the Head of the school.

The competition brought together 20 participants from schools across Lower Silesia. These talented students captivated the audience with their insightful presentations on the thought-provoking topic: “Are we thinking creatures that feel or feeling creatures that think?” They impressed everyone with their expressive speeches, intricate rhetorical devices, and compelling arguments. The rivalry was friendly yet fierce, and the excitement built until the very last moment.

Congratulations to all the participants for their outstanding performances, with special congratulations to the winners who truly shone. Heartfelt gratitude goes to the teachers who devoted their time and effort to preparing these brilliant students.

A special thank you to our esteemed jury members, Urszula Majdańska-Wachowicz, PhD (University of Zielona Góra), Agnieszka Mirowska (IATEFL Poland), and Martyna Mordek  (OUP), whose expertise and thoughtful deliberations were crucial in selecting the winners.

Our sincere thanks go to our sponsors, Oxford University Press and National Geographic Learning, for providing book prizes for the winners and gadgets for all participants.

Results:

Category I

I^st place

Maja Żywczak – Klasa 6 Publiczna Szkoła Podstawowa im Jana Pawła II w Wałbrzychu

teacher Anna Karska

II^nd place

Arletta Kirszenstein  – Klasa 7 Publiczna Szkoła Podstawowa im Jana Pawła II w Wałbrzychu

teacher Anna Karska

Category II

I^st place

Maja Adamiak – Klasa 2 , VIII LO im Bolesława Krzywoustego we Wrocławiu

teacher           Katarzyna Gacek

II^nd place

Joanna Syguła – Klasa II, III LO im. Krzysztofa Kamila Baczyńskieg we Wrocławiu

teacher Magdalena Krzysiak-Rajchemba

III^rd place

Amelia Dervishi Klasa II , VIII LO im Bolesława Krzywoustego we Wrocławiu     

teacher : Katarzyna Gacek

Category III

I^st place

Wiktoria Nadziak – Klasa III, V LO im. Generała Jakuba Jasińskiego Wroclaw    

Teacher: Grzegorz Suseł

II^nd place Wiktoria Migacz Klasa III, Zespół Szkół im. Zjednoczonej Europy w Oławie     

Teacher: Michał Zając

III^rd place 

Pola Szajkowska Klasa III, V LO im. Generała Jakuba Jasińskiego we Wrocławiu          

Teacher:  Anna Kucharska