Celebrating Student Success at the Languages Speech Contest

On Sunday 17 August, the 44th LTQ–Griffith University Languages Speech Contest was held at Griffith University, drawing over 1,100 enthusiastic contestants from across the Gold Coast and Logan City.

Each year, our college proudly participates in this prestigious event, consistently sending a large number of dedicated students. This year was no exception, with 62 students from Years 4 to 12 representing the college. After five weeks of focused preparation, they confidently showcased their language skills through articulate and expressive speeches.

Their outstanding performances were a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and passion for languages. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the contestants—you have made our college incredibly proud!

Although I practiced often for the LTQ competition, seeing my hard work pay off with a medal made it all worthwhile. The coaching teachers were very supportive, offering weekly meetings and in-class help throughout my journey. It was a great experience, and I would highly recommend participating to anyone interested in improving their foreign language skills. – Year 11 student Dinuki Indiketiya

The LTAQ competition this year was an amazing opportunity to put the skills we’ve learnt in class into action. I have definitely seen my confidence and skills in responding to spontaneous questions increase over the years. As our final year, it was great to have the majority of the year 12 Spanish class participating. What a great conclusion to my Spanish speaking competition experience! – Year 12 student Matilda Grant

Below is the list of award recipients. Let’s celebrate their success together!

JAPANESE

Year 4

  • Kai Fomin - 3rd place

Year 4 Background

  • Kanon Whiteley - 3rd place

Year 5

  • Max Wong - 2nd place
  • Aimee Zhang - Highly Commended
  • Alfie Yan - Highly Commended

Year 5

  • Nina Grabczyk - 3rd place
  • Rhyder Wu - Highly Commended
  • Rehan Mohammed - Highly Commended
  • Hannah Saxby - Highly Commended
  • Anushka Khosla - Highly Commended

Year 8

  • Eleora Perez - 3rd Place

Year 9

  • Alisha Xu - Highly Commended
  • Pasanya Abeyratne - Highly Commended

Year 10

  • Seyara Welagedara - 1st place
  • Hansika Raje - 3rd place

Year 11

  • Dinuki Indiketiya - 2nd place
  • Sam Song - Highly Commended
  • Xavier Zhang - Highly Commended

Year 12

  • Carolina Bijok - 2nd place

SPANISH

Year 7

  • Makena Kanikkara - 2nd place
  • Chloe Fu - 5th place
  • Terrena Cheung - Highly Commended
  • Mitchell Stewart - Highly Commended

Year 8

  • Aarya Rudrawar - 1st place
  • Nikita Harish - 2nd place
  • Gurnaaz Grewal - 4th place
  • Taerin Lee - Highly Commended

Year 9

  • Sigrid Perez - 2nd place
  • Lana Francesconi - Highly Commended
  • Arwen Canavan - Highly Commended

Year 10

  • Rose D'Alisa - 2nd place
  • Seyara Welagedara - Highly Commended
  • Teresa Cheung - Highly Commended

Year 12

  • Matilda Grant - 2nd place
  • Lewis Signorelli-Costa - Highly Commended

RUSSIAN

Year 8 Background (English Dominant)

  • Maria Gribanov - 1st Place

Year 8 Background (Russian Dominant)

  • Rachel Feldblyum - 1st Place


Yoko MacDonald | Languages Teacher