Bringing together pupils from Year 4 to Year 9, the event celebrated the art of public speaking while encouraging participants to express their ideas on a range of thought-provoking topics. Each year group explored a different theme, including leadership, kindness, change, success and making the world a better place.

The challenge provided pupils with the opportunity to develop their speaking and presentation skills, think critically and confidently share their own perspectives with an audience. Throughout the event, participants impressed judges and supporters with their enthusiasm, originality and thoughtful reflections.

The Trust congratulates all the pupils who took part for their inspiring contributions and thanks the staff and judges who supported and organised the event, helping to make this year’s Speak Out Challenge another successful occasion.

About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust (https://www.stfrancistrust.net)

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust (St Francis Trust) is a multi-academy trust established in 2021. It currently serves nine Catholic schools – eight primary schools and one secondary school and which is growing to welcome two more Secondary schools and four more Primary schools over the next one to two years.

The Trust’s mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools, helping them to grow in faith and reach their full potential. Guided by the values of St Francis, the Trust promotes academic excellence, spiritual development, and service to others.