Speech Help!!!

heh, you have to give speeches at school prizegiving ceremonies? I didn't even go to my last one - just bought the book


Just say the usual B/S - ie. you thank your friends and family for their support, and you wouldn't be the person you are today without them and your school...etc etc.

I am having to do this speech tomorrow at my Prize Giving Ceremony, how would you, using good terminology, about 3 or 4 sentence, summarise that the past 6 years or so at the school has been a good experience, and has shaped me into who I am now..!

What I have so far is,

"It has been 6 years, in September, since I joined the school, and what a good experience, I must say. I have had many up moments as well as down, but that's life. Since joining, I have met a huge number of diverse range of friends as well as staff, which has made the experience a whole lot better. And its these people, alongside my family and outside friends that have shaped me into who I am now. Six years ago, in Year 7, it would not have my mind that in 6 years time, I would be standing here, appointed as Head of School, giving a speech at the Prize Giving Ceremony, and being honest, it was something that at the time, I wished for, but also thought, I got no chance, but times change!"

And an ending, more of an advice, to those below me to enjoy the remaning time that you have here, etc, etc.

Thank you, and all help will be much appreciated!!

Okay, I mean absolutely no offence whatsoever by saying this, but maybe can you start again? I understand that speech writing is extremely hard, as well as the whole public speaking thing, but i can't help but think that if someone was at my prizegiving reading that aloud, it somehow sounds like its not meant from the heart. I may seem so picky, and I'm really sorry! ... I'm definitely not saying that my contribution is better, but i hope it sparks a few ideas!:


NB – I presumed you’re in your final year of school?

'School years are often known as being the best years of a person’s life – it is a time for achieving personal goals, for broadening your horizons, as well as for overcoming challenges. For me, my six years at [insert school name here] will certainly remain with me for many years to come.

On my very first day of school, I never even considered the possibility of being appointed as Head of School, a position of which I am now extremely honoured to hold. But the experiences that I have drawn from my time here have often extended beyond academic learning and achievement: I have also formed many friendships with my peers and staff alike, who have undoubtedly supported me throughout my school journey. [Then perhaps mention something else that you have personally achieved – maybe extra-curricular opportunities, or even a particular academic achievement which without the support of others and of school, you of course might never have achieved ]

And so, as I am in my final year of school looking back, I feel naturally compelled to leave some words of wisdom for the younger years of [mention school name here]. If anything, cherish both the highs and lows of your school years since the education you receive, the people you meet and even the tough times you may face are all part of a big learning curve. But most of all, have fun: school will be all the more enjoyable if you do.'


I know this is a bit rubbish, but hopefully you can see what I’m trying to get at: you had the framework of your speech, you just need to make it a bit less hesitant (e.g. ‘I wished for, but also thought, I got no chance’ is slightly irrelevant) Good luck!

You know what Nat, I can kiss and give ya a teletubby hug (as me mates call me hugs...aparently I give good ones)...anyway...that is beautiful...! Exactly what I had hoped I could end up with, and Nat has granted me my wish! Thank you sooooo much!!

And yeah I am in my final year at school...!!

Once again, thank you...!!