Congratulations Manal – NSW Semi-Finalist 2026 NSW Plain English Speaking Award

03 Jun 2026

Congratulations to Manal in Year 10 at Plumpton High School who was successful at the Western Sydney Regional Final of the NSW Plain English Speaking Award and has won a position in the NSW semi-final. Manal was one of 3 successful students selected to go through to the NSW semi-final round, which will be in mid-June. Manal, a student from MLC Burwood, and a student from Parramatta High School were selected. Manal is currently in Year 10 and the youngest student competing in the senior competition.

Manal and Sadia from Plumpton High School competed against students from MLC Burwood, Girraween Selective High School, Parramatta High School, Tara Anglican School, Winmalee High School, Model Farms High School, James Ruse Selective High School and The Kings School. It is also noteworthy that Plumpton was the only school with 2 students selected to compete at the Regional Final.

It was a tough round, and the adjudicators commended all of the competitors on their genuinely engaging topics and passionate speaking.

A big congratulations to Alice Dixon and Jazmine Mattews who lead the Plumpton High School Public Speaking and Debating HPGE program that has 55 students actively engaged each week throughout the year.

Tim Lloyd, Principal

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