The competition for the 'Carnival Youth Ambassador' was
successfully launched at Wallingford School on Saturday
14th June.
Four local schools were represented, and the event was
attended by parents, Head Teachers and Teachers, and
members of the Carnival Committee. The Judging panel
included Mr Willis (Head Teacher, Wallingford School),
Councillor Ros Lester (Wallingford Town Council), and
Dennis Jackson (Carnival Committee).
Each candidate, aged between 7-11 years on the day of
the Carnival, made a presentation on 'Why I love where I live'.
Each school was invited to nominate two candidates,
a male and female, and they were judged on their
presentation, personality, conduct and confidence.
It is hoped the elected Carnival Youth Ambassador, and
the two Aides, will represent the Youth of the area at
other major events as well as the Carnival during their
year of office.
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Ambassador Aide: Sammy Roy
Carnival Ambassador: Alice Walkey
Ambassador Aide: Tegan Farquharson
The standard of each presentation was very high and
difficult to judge, but the successful candidates are:-
Carnival Ambassador
Alice Walkey
Wallingford School
Ambassador Aides
Sammy Roy
St. John's School
Tegan Farquharson
St. John's School
Other Entrants
Jamie Elkins
Wallingford School
Grace Carrigan
Fir Tree School
Juliet Tharme
Benson School
Well done to the winners, but also well done to the other
participants - we are so proud of you all. It is obvious
you will make fine and upstanding citizens in your
communities as you develop and mature. The successful
candidates were given gift vouchers, and their first
duty will be participation in the Carnival procession
on Saturday the 21st June.
The Carnival Committee would like to thank Wallingford
School for the use of its drama studio and facilities,
Keri the Florest for donating such a beautiful floral
arrangement for the event, Bridge Villa Camping and
Caravan Site for sponsoring the prizes, the Judges,
the schools for their support and cooperation, but most
importantly, the candidates themselves.
