2025.07.14 2学年スピーチコンテストを開催しました

On Tuesday, 10th June and Thursday, 12th June 2025, our Year 2 students delivered thoughtful and engaging presentations as part of their Term 1 speech project. This event was rooted in Waseda Shibuya’s inquiry-based learning approach, which encourages students to investigate meaningful topics through questioning and exploration.

 

Each class focused on a topic connected to Singapore—ranging from its future as a smart city to its diplomatic ties and founding leaders. Students selected areas that piqued their personal curiosity, conducted in-depth research, and synthesized their insights into compelling speeches. They also collaborated in teams to design visually rich slides that brought their findings to life.

 

Teamwork played a vital role throughout the process. Students supported one another in refining their content and building confidence in public speaking. Presentation topics included “Singapore and its Global Role,” “Singapore: City of the Future,” “Singapore and its Relationship with Malaysia,” and “Lee Kuan Yew and Family.”

 

The Term 1 speech presentations were a great success, combining fun, collaboration, and rigorous learning. Students not only deepened their understanding of Singapore’s role in the world but also strengthened their research, communication, and critical thinking skills—hallmarks of lifelong learning.