Once again the event proved popular with 4 teams competing at each level with representatives from all the secondary schools in Whitby - Caedmon College,Eskdale and Fyling Hall.
The senior teams delivered speeches of a very high order and the competition was stiff.
All 4 teams had excellent individual speakers most of whom engaged with the topic of Britain's responsibility to take more refugeees.
One of the Fyling Hall Senior Team,Karolina Gruzel, won the Perry Cup for an outstanding individual speech,which was passionate and heartfelt and clearly moved the audience.
The Senior Team Award once again went to Caedmon College. The name of the team - 'A Kiwi,an Algerino and a Brummie' - arose out out of their backgrounds.The team cleverly linked their breakfast menus with that of the refugees,appealing to us to support an increase in the number being housed in this country.
The Intermediate Competition was also won by a team from Caedmon College,'Caedmon Callidus Women' (Callidus meaning clever in latin). All three girls spoke well but the main speaker,Naomi Fester, shone as she addressed the title 'The biggest problem in the world today is how we treat women'.
Organiser and President Mike Stones said that the Club was proud to support our young people in initiatives like this which can only serve to help with confidence and self belief.
The event was attended by the Town Mayor,Heather Coughlan,who added her congratulations to all who took part.
more This year we have added Young Photographer to our growing list of youth activities
more Octoberfest,the popular fun run event for Primary youngsters took place on Sunday 14 October organised by the Rotary Club of Whitby & District in conjunction with Caedmon College(Shaun Hopper).
more We will be holding our annual Raffle again this Autumn with the draw taking place early December. See below for details.
more The Whitby Bandstand Tombola is another of our annual fundraising activities.
more With the kind permission of the Marquis of Normanby our Rotary Club again hosted an open afternoon for the public in Mulgrave Castle Gardens Lythe on August 19th
more Hawsker Primary School took part for the first time in the public-speaking competition, Speak Out, and were worthy winners. Their team, “ The Hawsker Heroes” lived up to their name by delivering confidently and clearly their prepared speeches.
more On Sunday 14 January the Rotary Club once again entertained the residents of Larpool Lane.Drinks and snacks were provided whilst they were entertained as well as joining in the singing.
more Caedmon College Students wise up to Food Waste in December.
more Youngsters cook up a treat in competition
more On Saturday 11 November,rc of Whitby & District held the Rotary Young Musician Competition
more Members of the Rotary Club of Whitby & District were once again busy last weekend, putting smiles on people’s faces. A small group of Whitby Rotarians were at the Northern Disabled Games at Eston Sports Centre, Middlesbrough.
more Parkol Marine visit Last Friday a group of pupils from Eskdale School were given the special treat of a visit to Parkol Marine, the successful Whitby-based shipbuilding company.
more The Whitby & District Technology Tournament,which is an annual event organised by the two Rotary Clubs,and held at the Whitby Pavillion,took place on March 2,2017
more Interactive Whitby & District offers inclusive opportunities for children and young people in their summer play-schemes for youngsters aged 5 upwards. Young people with special needs or disabilities are able to take full advantage of the scheme.
more We hold an annual crazy golf putting competition at the River Gardens in Sleights
more One of our varied annual Social events.
more Whitby & District Rotary Club are proud to present a new annual award, Apprentice of the Year, thanks to the collaboration of Parkol Marine Engineering, the Welding Institute and the Derwent Training Assoc.The recipient in 2015 was Sam Hutchinson of Parko