Video: CedarBridge Multicultural Speech Contest
CedarBridge Academy recently held a Multicultural Speech Competition for its students as part of the ongoing multicultural focus taking place during the month of May, with six students taking part in the competition.
A spokesperson said, “Multiculturalism is when diverse communities can come together to be equal. Multiculturalism allows people, regardless of creed, colour, or culture to integrate, share values, and develop tolerance – messages offered by students who competed in the first ever Multicultural Speech Competition at CedarBridge Academy.
“The Multicultural Speech Competition is another aspect of the multicultural events held at CedarBridge Academy during the month of May. In the past, only one day was celebrated, with students and teachers coming to school in multicultural dress from other countries.”
Top placing students Rhyesheen Suragh, Germaine Dill, and Akilah Acka
Ms. Judith Gill, Instructional Leader of the Social Studies Department and a member of the Multicultural Committee said, “Students were judged by a mixture of outside judges, students, and members of the CedarBridge Academy staff.
“I was delighted with the participation of these students,” said Ms. Judith Gill, Instructional Leader of the Social Studies Department and a member of the Multicultural Committee. “It is difficult to be first, but these students demonstrated the possibilities of even becoming future debaters.
Speeches delivered by Akilah Acka, Germaine Dill and Rhyesheen Suragh:
“Each student was provided with a mentor to help them work on the delivery of their speech. Students had to research the topic and write their own speech, and then the mentor assisted with the delivery. The topic for the novice speakers was, ‘What Multiculturalism Means to Me.’
“The top three placing students were Rhyesheen Suragh, Germaine Dill, and Akilah Acka. The winner will be announced on a later date.
“The judges included Lovitta Foggo, Shadow Minister of Education, Linda Franks, Director/Underwriting Manager of Reid Street Services Ltd, Maya Palacio, S3 Student, Nathan Rego, S1 Student, Sheryll Ricardo, retired Drama/English Teacher, and Shawn Clarke, D&T Teacher at CedarBridge Academy.
