Pupils at R A Butler Academy in Saffron Walden took part in a public speaking competition to win the Moktar Cup.

The junior school children all had the chance to prepare a speech on a topic of their choice and deliver it to their class.

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The finalists then spoke in front of a guest judging panel including Mayor Cllr Heather Asker, drama teacher Rachael Harvey and Ann Geeves, who instigated the first Moktar Cup at R A Butler.

Heidi in Year 5 was chosen as the overall winner for her speech on Henry VIII's wives.

Headteacher Emma Vincent said: "The standard just gets better and better each year and it was not easy for the judges to pick a winner."

Saffron Walden Reporter: Winner Heidi with Mayor Cllr Heather AskerWinner Heidi with Mayor Cllr Heather Asker (Image: R A Butler Academy)