A student has been named Newham’s regional champion in a youth public speaking competition.
Jemima Sarker, from Sarah Bonnell School, took home the title at the Newham Regional Final of Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge!, held at Royal Docks Academy.
The UK’s largest youth public speaking competition, Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge!, celebrates young people’s confidence, creativity, and communication.
Favour Nana from Langdon Academy was named runner-up, while third place went to Arta Siddique of St Angela’s Ursuline School.
Favour said: "To those in my position, never underestimate yourself."
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The event was attended by West Ham and Beckton MP James Asser, who also served on the judging panel.
Mr Asser said: "It’s been fun and inspiring. The talent is extraordinary and fills me with hope. It was a great event to take part in."
Judges also included Shofa Miah, Westminster Youth Council manager; Chelsea Bitonio of the Jack Petchey Foundation; and Zara Farooqi, a communications student at UCL.
Delivered in partnership with Speakers Trust, Jack Petchey Foundation’s Speak Out Challenge! works with thousands of young people every year to build confidence, communication skills and self-expression through public speaking.
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