Thomas at the Year 7-8 School Speech Competition

Thomas's speech topic this year was something he felt passionate about. As a boy with double cochlear implant, Thomas worked hard to research and create a three-and-a-half-minute speech about "Why Sign Language should be taught in schools". Thomas progressed through the school's qualifying round to the final evening competition with students, staff, whānau and supporters in attendance. Practice at school with his teachers, Resource Teacher of the Deaf (RTD) and family at home paid off, with him speaking clearly and confidently and winning a well-earned second place overall. Thomas was thrilled and rightly very proud of himself and his efforts.

Congratulations Thomas!