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In 2008 Outwood Grange College, Horbury School, and Wakefield City High School together formed Aspire Trust, [6] and became trust schools. [7] In spring 2009 the school was praised in a speech made by Prime Minister Gordon Brown after securing government approval to become England's first "Academy of Excellence". [8]
Mario Savio (December 8, 1942 – November 6, 1996) was an American activist and a key member of the Berkeley Free Speech Movement. He is most famous for his passionate speeches, especially the "Bodies Upon the Gears" address given at Sproul Hall , University of California, Berkeley on December 2, 1964.
Year 6 is usually the final year of Primary or Junior School. In some areas of England, Year 6 is a year group in Middle school , which covers the year 5–8 or 4–7-year groups. In some parts of England, where there remain separate Grammar and Secondary modern schools , students in Year 6 may sit a test for entrance into a Grammar school.
During the speech, he reminisced about his first days standing before a room full of students in September 2001. He said some kids were "tattling, crying. Some not listening to directions at all.
A commencement speech is typically given by a notable figure in the community or a graduating student. The person giving such a speech is known as a commencement speaker. Very commonly, colleges or universities will invite politicians, important citizens, or other noted speakers to come and address the graduating class.
The famous "I Have a Dream" address was delivered in August 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Less well-remembered are the early sermons of that young, 25-year-old pastor who first began preaching at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1954. [3]
The National Forensic League was an honor society that recognized middle and high school students and coaches for participation in speech and debate activities. [4] Students earned merit points for participation and were held to a Code of Honor. [5] [6] Karl Mundt served as the organization's national president from 1932 until 1971. [7]
A year later, on 6 November 2007, Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled the government's plans in the Queen's Speech. The plans included the duty for parents to assist their children in education or training participation until the date of their 18th birthday, as well as detailing proposed moves to reform the apprenticeship system and to improve ...