Chrystall Prize
Preparations are now underway-- our first round is being held at Central Newcastle High School, on Thursday, November 20th.
The competition is scheduled to commence at 4.15 pm, and all proceedings should be completed by 6pm at the latest.
Light refreshments will be available for you from 3.45 pm onwards in the School Library where the competition will be held; after all girls have delivered their speeches, there will be a break for sandwiches and pastries whilst the adjudicators deliberate.
I'm planning that travel will arranged through the school-- you will be travelling by rail, accompanied by a member of staff, and the cost of a rail ticket will be met by NGHS (yes-- that's right! A FREE trip to Newcastle!). While you will be leaving in the afternoon, you'll be getting back a bit late-- and you'll need to be picked up from Nottingham station.
The topic that has been selected from our shortlist is number 23 – "The cult of celebrity is the death of culture".
Newcastle is already badgering for the name of our candidate, so I'd like all volunteers to prepare about a minute's worth of speaking on this topic, and be ready to go at LUNCHTIME (1:50 PM) on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. I'll be making a choice quickly!
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As yet, still no word from our organisers-- do look through the packs I gave you, and I'll be looking to arrange a team structure the first week back.
Please ensure you're checking this blog throughout the half-term; there may be some more developments next week!
Mr H
