Since 2012, 吃瓜黑料网 Multilingual Language Learners have participated in the Secondary English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Literacy Development (ELD) Speech Competition, an initiative that places student voice at the forefront.
Speeches start in the ESL/ELD classroom and culminate in a showcase where students present in front of peers from across the 吃瓜黑料网. Celebrations of their successes occur at the classroom, school and Board levels, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.
By participating, students engage in authentic communication tasks that reflect the ESL/ELD curriculum's focus on both oral and written communication, helping them meet and exceed the standards set for developing language proficiency and critical thinking skills.
This year, the ESL/ELD Speech Competition Finals were hosted at Central Technical School (CTS) on Friday, December 13. CTS’s Hospitality program catered a delicious lunch, and prizes were provided by the 吃瓜黑料网 ESL/ELD Department, as well as the 吃瓜黑料网’s Community Services Essential Skills Upgrading program.
Here are the 2024 winners:
ELD (LEAP):
1. Nevruz I., Kipling CI
2. Salma A., David and Mary Thompson CI
ESL A/B:
1. Henna Z., Northern SS
2. Minsol K., Northview Heights SS
3. Asteer D., Emery EdVance SS
ESL C/D
1. Walid A., Emery EdVance SS
2. Ruthhamsha S., David and Mary Thompson CI
3. Sadaf Q., York Mills CI
ESL E:
1. Ava T., York Mills CI
2. Amelie N., Westview CSS
3. Moska M., CALC SS
Congratulations to all of the participating students and their teachers! A special thank you to teachers Chana Boxer at Northern SS, Raj Pannu at Kipling CI, Shelby LeBlanc at CTS, Siana Elezi at Burnhamthorpe CI EdVance, and Jennifer Freudenthal for organizing the competition this year.
