Story Telling Competition: Standard V pupils in Rodrigues

English Speaking Union (ESU) Competitions in Rodrigues. The English Speaking Union organised two major competitions in Rodrigues. A delegation comprising of the ESU new President Mrs Marie-France Roussety, among others, travelled to our sister island to run the Spelling Bee Competition (Form I to Form IV) and Story Telling Competition (Standard V). From the 15th to the 17th of June, a special delegation of the ESU comprising of the new President Mrs Marie-France Roussety, the Executive Manager, Anne-Marie Ahkine, the Masters of Ceremonies, Mr Sanjit Teelock and Mrs Kovilah Veeraragoo travelled to Rodrigues for the running of two important competitions namely the Spelling Bee and Story Telling. It was an opportunity for students from Rodrigues to showcase their talents and interest for the English language. In Picture from left: Winner - Kelly Castel of Terre Rouge Government School. Runner Up - Pierre Jordane Perrine of Antoinette Prudence Ste Famille RCA. Runner Up - Luisman begue of Port Sud Est Government School. The 3rd edition of the Story Telling Competition for Standard V pupils took place on Friday 17th June at the Cultural and Leisure Centre, Mont Plaisir. The Commission for Education in Rodrigues and the Mauritius Commercial Bank sponsored the competition. The Standard V pupils narrated their stories with a good command of English. Their teachers put in much effort in helping the children dress up in costumes and learn their stories by heart. The grand winner of the competition is is Kelly Castel of Terre Rouge Government School. Two runner-ups were also rewarded for their stories, namely Pierre Jordane Perrine of Antoinette Prudence Ste Famille RCA and Luisman Begue of Port Sud Est Government School. The Story Telling Competition encourages standard V pupils to use the English language from an early age. Among the numerous benefits are the use of imagination and creativity, enhancement of listening and reading skills and the increase of verbal proficiency. Formerly, ESU had organised workshops to encourage primary school teachers in Rodrigues to devote time daily to reading to their pupils. Exposure to the English language from a young age develops skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing English, thus enhancing the performance of English among students. This 3rd edition proved to be a success once again.