Clubs and Societies

CCA Training and Highlights

Expect exciting opportunities to learn all about speaking confidently and passionately about topics that you like and receive constructive feedback. These are very useful skills for the future. 

For those who want a bigger audience, you may have opportunities to be emcees for various school events too, as well as take part in national public speaking competitions. 

In addition, complete 10 projects of prepared speeches to be awarded the Competent Gavelier Communicator Certificate from world-renowned Toastmasters International. Build a great portfolio for your post-secondary education! 

Expectations of CCA

• Be bold to speak and present during the CCA session

• Complete 10 speeches and receive the Competent Gavlier Communicator Award

• Compete in multiple competitions annually

• Emcee at school events

• Learn to plan and make a podcast and vlog

Competitions and Awards

• National Public Speaking Competition

  • Participation [2022-2026]

  • Students received 6th placing [2024], 17th placing [2025] and 13th placing [2026] at the Grand Finals amongst 20 finalists. 

• YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards

  • Participation [2022, 2024-2026]

• Trinity College London Communication Skills 

  • 2025: Grade 4 - 1 Distinction, 6 Merits

  • 2026: Grade 4 - 2 Dinstinctions, 3 Merits; Grade 5 - 1 Distinction, 4 Merits

• ACJC Orator Trophy

  • Participation [2026]

  • Student recived the 1st runner-up for the Senior Category

• New York Times Podcast Competition 

  • Participation [2022, 2023, 2024]

• School Digital Media Award

  • Finalist [2024]