Lanarkshire pupils take on public speaking challenge

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Pupils from four Lanarkshire schools were in fine voice as they took part in the sixth annual schools’ public speaking competition run by the Lieutenancy of Lanarkshire.It saw third-year pupils give a series of impressive speeches on the theme of citizenship, community and fostering a culturally diverse society; and saw judges praise the participants for their “exceptional efforts”.Dalziel High in Motherwell took the top prize of a trophy and £500 for their school; while the teams from Braidhurst High in Motherwell, Carluke High and Trinity High in Rutherglen each received prizes of £250.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Each pupil also received a £30 book token and a medal to acknowledge their “work, commitment and outstanding performance during the event”.Judges included vice lord lieutenant Gavin Whitefield; Anne Brophy, who is a partner at Hamilton law firm Brophy Carey & Co; chief inspector Graeme McLaughlin; and Bothwell businessman Kevin Moore OBE, the chair and founder of Business Therapies Ltd.Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Susan Haughey CBE said: “It was