My little Orators

A few days ago Miss Mikaela was selected to re-do her public speaking assignment as the teachers narrowed down to the semi finalists. She has been a semi finalist every year so far. The letter arrived home on Tuesday stating she was a semi finalist for year four and will compete on Tuesday for the finals.
This effervescent young lady has had it tough with a lot of her school work this year. She has struggled with confidence issues which have affected her work - especially maths. She is receiving some tutoring and is doing better. This sort of achievement is a massive boost to her self esteem and well earned too...she is a natural! Confident, funny and captivating. I love watching my kids giftings and talents unfold, especially in the midst of difficulties in other areas.


As for Lethal Ethan...this young man considers maths a hobby. He processes numbers like a machine and practically wets himself in anticipation of solving a mathematical problem LOL. He is also a great reader and is very naturally adept at school work.
He too is funny and often gregarious, yet much more reserved, so it totally surprised me to receive the letter today announcing his semi final placing in the year one public speaking competition! I am so excited. I now get to spend a fair portion of two days watching the final rounds next week. I'll let you know what happens :)

I will never know how my children got to be such good talkers *rolls eyes*.