On the last Saturday of half term Pullo and Cerys represented Gresham’s in the National Finals of the Cranmer Awards Public Speaking Competition in the beautiful surroundings of Hampton Court Palace in London.

Both pupils put in exceptional performances which received glowing comments from everyone present. In the end Cerys came second in the Senior competition winning a cash prize of £150.

Cerys and Pullo are hoping to go one better next year and take the national title.