The Fifth National Public Speaking Competition in EnglishThe Fifth National Public Speaking Competition in English15th April, 200915th April, 2009

The Fifth Public Speaking Competition took place at the Universidad de Los Andes, which kindly offered ESU Chile its excellent facilities for this prestigious event.

Thanks to the sponsorship of Books & Bits, Librería Inglesa, and HSBC Bank, the winner, Pablo Jullián, and runner-up, Roshni Dadlani, had the opportunity or participating in the International Finals at the English-Speaking Union’s Headquarters in London in May.

They competed with over 70 students from all over the world, who were hosted by local members of ESU in England.

Books & Bits and Librería Inglesa also contributed book prizes for the eight finalists and their schools.

The general theme for 2009 was “Regeneration and Renewal”. Participants were expected to develop a personal and original speech with their own title within the general theme. They were expected to do considerable research and present arguments, supporting evidence and statistics. The speech had to be suitable for an international audience.

1st. Pablo Jullián Valenzuela Time is Running Out Colegio Everest Masculino, Santiago

2nd Roshni Dadlan Renewing Cultural Roots The International School Nido de Águilas, Santiago

3rd Gabriel Orrego Romeu Beyond the Scalpel St Paul’s School, Viña del Mar

Camila Tobar Designer Babies: Creating Perfect People. Villa María Academy

Ximena González The Cost of Immortality St Margaret´s School, Concón Vicente J. Calderón Fernandez Brothers or Enemies Colegio Cumbres Masculino, SantiagoMax Guarda The Path to Salvation Bradford School, SantiagoSofía Bernier “Walking Around” The International School Nido de Águilas,

Santiago

The Winners with Mrs Lucía Santa Cruz, Honorary President ESU Chile

ESU Chile is most grateful to our Guest Speaker, Dr Sergio Godoy, of the Universidad Católica de Chile.

While awaiting the results of the finals, Dr. Godoy entertained the audience with a speech on the character of the British people. He made specific reference to how Sir Winston Churchill had reinvented himself to succeed in several different fields.

Thanks are also due to the numerous judges, officials and volunteers who contributed to the success of this event

Top Right: Alan Devenish and Amaro Gómez-PablosRight: Richard Collingwood-Selby

Competing SchoolsBradford School, Santiago Caernarfon College, Casablanca Colegio Cumbres Femenino, Stgo. Colegio Cumbres Masculino, Stgo.

Colegio Everest Femenino, Stgo Colegio Everest Masculino, Stgo.Craighouse School, Santiago Dunalastair, SantiagoLiceo AN 43 # 7 Providencia, Santiago Liceo Amanda Labarca, Vitacura Lincoln International, Santiago Orchard College, Curicó Redland School, Santiago Santiago College, SantiagoSouthern Cross, Santiago St. Gabriel’s School, SantiagoSt. John’s School, Concepción St. Margaret’s School, ConcónSt. Paul’s School, Viña del Mar St. Peter’s School, Viña del MarThe American School, Puerto Montt The Grange School, SantiagoThe International School Nido de Aguilas The Mackay School, Viña del Mar The International School, La Serena The Mayflower School, SantiagoTrewhela’s School, Santiago Villa María Academy, SantiagoWenlock School, Santiago