Makson International Academy has celebrated its Grade 2, 3 and 4 students following the semi-finals of its Speaking Competition on 11 November 2026. Young speakers presented ideas in English before an audience of their peers, with each grade completing a different challenge. The school described the event as an opportunity to practise communication, creativity, critical thinking and confidence before the final round scheduled for 17 November.

Makson International Academy Speaking Competition semi-finals

According to the school’s Facebook announcement, the semi-finals took place in an auditorium, where students stood on stage and delivered speeches. The event brought together three grade levels, each with a distinct speaking format designed to practise different communication skills.

Photographs accompanying the announcement show children seated in the auditorium and adults at a judging table. The school congratulated the semi-finalists and thanked teachers and families for supporting their preparation.

The announcement does not provide the number of competitors, individual scores or names of students advancing to the final. It does, however, confirm that the next stage of the competition is planned for 17 November.

Grade 2 storytelling builds expression

Grade 2 participants took part in a storytelling challenge. The school highlighted how students brought stories to life through imagination and expression. Storytelling gives younger speakers a structured way to organise events, describe characters and communicate a sequence of ideas.

When preparing a story for an audience, children can practise using an audible voice, changing their tone and pausing at appropriate moments. Teachers may also encourage gestures and eye contact when these are comfortable and suitable for the learner.

Parents can support storytelling at home by asking children to recount a familiar event or retell a favourite book in their own words. The aim is to help them express ideas clearly rather than memorise every sentence.

Grade 3 students practise informative speaking

Grade 3 speakers were challenged to teach their audience something new. Informative speaking requires students to identify a topic, select relevant details and explain them in a way listeners can follow.

Preparing this type of speech can strengthen organisation and audience awareness. Children must consider what their listeners already know and which examples will make an unfamiliar subject easier to understand.

A useful classroom exercise is to ask students to explain a simple process, then invite questions. Responding to questions can reveal whether the explanation was clear and which information needs more detail.

Grade 4 persuasive speaking encourages reasoning

Grade 4 students presented opinions supported by reasons, with the aim of encouraging listeners to consider their point of view. Persuasive speaking involves identifying a position, providing relevant arguments and explaining why those arguments matter.

Students can practise this skill by discussing everyday choices, such as how to organise a class activity. Teachers can ask them to support claims with examples and acknowledge reasonable alternative perspectives.

These exercises also introduce respectful disagreement. A persuasive speech is stronger when students address the issue rather than criticise people who hold different opinions.

Preparing for the Speaking Competition final

Makson International Academy emphasised the courage required to speak before an audience, particularly when students feel nervous. Rehearsal, supportive feedback and repeated opportunities to present can help children develop familiarity with public speaking.

The Makson International Academy Speaking Competition will continue with its final round on 17 November 2026, according to the school’s announcement. The semi-finals provided students with opportunities to practise storytelling, explanation and persuasion while sharing their work with classmates.

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