Grade 6 student at Newhaven Primary School, Mia Bowtell won the Bass Coast Rotary Public Speaking Competition.

Held last week at the Wonthaggi Cinema, Mia’s speech on sustainability was thought provoking with a personal experience included.

She spoke of hydro-power, wind turbines and the danger of nuclear power.

Mia delivered her speech with emotion, humour and a bunch of coriander at the end!

Her classmates were right behind her and after the school try outs said: “Mia’s is the best speech so she should represent the school.”

Her peers believed that she had a great chance of winning and their faith was well placed.

Teacher Liam Jury had the difficult task of choosing a representative for the school from a strong field.

He said the conviction of her peers and their full support  made the task a little easier.

Newhaven Primary School is very proud of Mia’s achievement as are her family Mat, Yuka, Sam and Lisa.