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• WLCT Public Speaking Competition 2019

  Mon 25 Mar 2019

  On Friday 22nd March, Mesty Croft Academy once again entered the annual WLCT Public Speaking Competition held at Sandwell Council House. This is the third year that we have entered the competition and we returned as defending champions following the success of Paige who won the Year 3/4 trophy last year. Paige bid this year's contestants, Milly from Year 4 and Max from Year 5, farewell and good luck as she handed over the trophy.

  The topic up for debate this year linked to the Council's recent project 'Fizz Free February' and challenged pupils to consider why we should reduce our consumption of fizzy drinks. 

  Following a tough round of auditions, the chosen candidates for this year were Milly and Max. They planned and prepared two very good speeches and were both excited and proud to be representing our school. 

  This year, 10 Wednesbury primary schools participated in the event and the competition was judged by Mr Chris Ward, Director of Education for Sandwell, Dr Lola Abudu, Deputy Director of Health and Wellbeing at Public Health England and Deputy Mayor, Carol Goult. Once again, the Council Chambers was the chosen venue for this prestigious event organised by Mr Butcher and the team at The Priory Primary.

  The event began at 10.00am with Year 3/4 speakers taking to the stage first soon followed by Years 5/6 and the competition was exceptionally tough. Leaving the judges to their deliberations, the candidates left the room for light refreshments.

  We are delighted to announce that Milly in Year 4 won the Year 3/4 trophy. Max was runner up in his Year 5/6 category but did exceptionally well just the same. We are so very proud of them both and thank them enormously for being fantastic ambassadors for our school.

  Milly's speech was planned independently and she had learned it by heart; she spoke fluently and passionately and really engaged her audience. A deserved winner; congratulations Milly!

  

• Proposed Concrete Sleeper Factory

  Tue 19 Mar 2019

  Please find attached in 'Letters Home' on the home page of our website three documents from the Wednesbury Action Group campaigning against the proposed site for a concrete sleeper factory. The group have campaigned tirelessly and the information provided explains clearly why. Please take the time to read the information provided and together we urge you to complete the brief proforma attached and send it to the Council at your earliest opportunity.

  The group also have a Facebook page called 'The People of Wednesbury Say No to Network rail' which features more information and regular updates.

• SHAPE Your Talent

  Thu 07 Mar 2019

  Sandwell Council's SHAPE Programme are hosting their annual talent show, 'SHAPE Your Talent', targeted at children and young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 for young people with disabilities) across Sandwell. Auditions will take place at a variety of venues across Sandwell between Saturday 9th March - Wednesday 20th March 2019.

   

  We have been sent two posters to display which are situated on the main entrance and Oxford Street playground doors. Details of the Wednesbury audition are as follows:

  Thursday 14th March 5.30-8.30pm at Wednesbury Library, Walsall St. WS10 9EH

   

  The winners of each heat will have their videos posted on YouTube for a public vote. The public vote will be combined with a panel of professional judges votes and 6 young people will make it through to the final to be held at Sandwell College on 7th June 2019.

   

  Applications can either be made online at www.sandwell.gov.uk/shapeevents or by collecting an application form from our school office (please see Mrs Taylor or Miss Bate). 

   

  If you decide to enter, please let us know and the very best of luck!