Crawford International Sandton’s Aryaa impresses with a perfect score in public speaking
Local based learner's achievement in public speaking is a testament to her dedication, passion, and the unwavering support of her family and mentors.
Aryaa Katkam, a Grade 6 learner at Crawford International Sandton, has achieved an incredible milestone by scoring a perfect 100% in her public speaking assessment.
Aryaa’s passion for public speaking, which began at a young age, has played a significant role in her journey, driving her to excel and leave a mark on the stage.
Reflecting on her early experiences, Aryaa shared, “I started public speaking at the age of four when I was in Grade RR, at a poetry recital. Ever since I have always been excited to be on stage. I continued to pursue public speaking in my early years for my love of being on stage, and now it has become a part of me.”
Aryaa’s reaction to her perfect score was filled with joy and disbelief.
“After I saw my result, I was super happy, and did take repeated glances to accept that it was real.”
She added that her principal and deputy were in the audience, listening to her, which made it a moment, a memory that she will cherish for a very long time.
Among her public speaking experiences, one of Aryaa’s favourite speeches was titled, A Message by my Mermaid and Unicorn Friends.
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It highlighted concerns about pollution and its impact on our ecosystem.
“The speech carried a message expressing concerns over polluting our land and water bodies, which are ruining our ecosystem as well as that of our animal kingdom,” she said.
Aryaa’s preparation for her speeches involves careful topic selection and thorough research, supported by her parents and teachers.
“My parents and teachers have always advised me to choose topics that I can relate to and then back them by research.”
Aryaa explained that being at Crawford, research has become second nature and she always tries to improve her skills with every speech.
Public speaking has profoundly impacted Aryaa’s confidence and communication skills.
“It has given me the confidence to face an audience and talk about various topics without feeling nervous or self-conscious. My speeches allow me to voice issues that I feel connected to.”
When asked about her inspiration, Aryaa acknowledged her parents, Rameet Kaur and Srinivas Katkam, her family in India, and her teachers.
“They have always motivated and supported me throughout my public speaking journey, and I am grateful.”
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