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alt=\"662497510_122180156144749960_3936788859320173678_n\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8271562 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8271562\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f4429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03f4429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Congratulations to Giralia Grace Lisette from Marechal College, Rodrigues, on winning the English Speaking Union National Public Speaking Competition 2026!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">A remarkable achievement reflecting clarity of thought, confidence, authenticity, and eloquence.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The National Finals, organised by the English-Speaking Union in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States of America, the British High Commission, the British Council, and Charles Telfair Education (Curtin Mauritius), took place yesterday.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Congratulations as well to all finalists and participants for their dedication, thoughtful engagement, and willingness to step forward and express themselves.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">In an era shaped by digital communication remain essential in strengthening confidence, presence, and leadership among our young people &#8211; qualities needed to thrive beyond screens.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">This is why our State House flagship initiatives this year &#8211; the National Essay Competition and the Learn-AI School Innovation Challenge &#8211; also include an oral component.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Together, we must invest in opportunities that equip our youths to lead and thrive in an ever-evolving 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