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High Cross College hosted its inaugural Senior Public Speaking Competition on Wednesday 7th May.
Congratulation to winners, Shay Collins and Jennifer Mahe, from Glenamaddy Community School; and to runners-up, Juliette Darricau and Caoimhe Meehan, from High Cross College. The Glenamaddy C. S. team focused on the theme of Education, with Shay speaking on "The role of technology in modern education" and Jennifer on "The importance of mental health education". High Cross College concentrated on the issue of Health, with Juliette speaking on "How exercise boosts brain power and productivity" and Caoimhe on "The dangers of vaping and smoking”.
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Ballyhaunis Community School played host to an inter-school debate friendly on Friday, the 4th of April. Debaters from Glenamaddy, Castlerea and Ballyhaunis took part in a day of heated debate and discussion.
There were three rounds of debate, covering motions such as “This House believes that AI is a force for good” and “This House would emigrate.” Sixteen speakers took on the challenge with aplomb.BCS ultimately claimed the top prize.
Congratulations to our three teams, who spoke passionately on the day. Well done to Lily Kelly, Ethan Collins, Charagh Higgins, Molly Cunniffe, Julian Turner, Aaron Reid and their mentors Shay Collins and Jenny Mahe.
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Well to our TY group who helped with the Local Tidy Towns on a clean up around the locality. 'Many hands make light work'!!