IISPSC: FROM VANCOUVER TO WINNIPEG
For the past few months, we have prepared extensively for International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC). On October 19, we travelled with Mrs. Carissa (Nikkel) Balcaen '02 to Collingwood School in Vancouver to compete against more than 150 students from 11 countries around the world. This was an unforgettable experience, as none of us had ever participated in a public speaking competition to this extent.
Throughout our time at IISPSC 2016, we were able to learn a great deal more about public speaking as we interacted with some of the best high school speakers in the world. Some of our favourite memories of this trip are meeting so many new people from places such as South Africa, England, Scotland, Hong Kong, Peru, Bermuda, and many other countries. We truly enjoyed learning about their homes, cultures, and journeys in public speaking.
We also enjoyed seeing the exquisite architecture and natural beauty Vancouver has to offer. Another highlight was visiting Science World after hours for a private party as we were given the opportunity to partake in many interactive exhibits about the human body, space, light, and sound. In addition, watching an IMAX film in the incredible sphere theatre was a unique experience.
At this time, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Balcaen for her guidance and support over the last few months. Without her passion and commitment, none of this would have been possible. Before this competition, we never understood the time and dedication that it takes to run, as well as participate in, a public speaking competition.
Next year, Balmoral Hall School will be co-hosting IISPSC with Grey Academy. We are honoured to host this prestigious event in 2017! We will need lots of volunteer support from faculty/staff, students, and parents to ensure that it is a success!
Balmoral Hall School
630 Westminster Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3C 3S1
Tel: (204) 784-1600 | Fax: (204) 774-5534 | info@balmoralhall.ca
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Tel: (204) 784-1600 | Fax: (204) 774-5534 | info@balmoralhall.ca
Charitable Registration No. 12994 3932 RR0001
Our mission at Balmoral Hall School is to inspire girls’ imagination and the courage to excel, to reach, to lead, to care.
We are a nondenominational independent day and boarding school, educating students from Junior Nursery to Grade 12.
