School children have shared information on some of the world's best-known figures in a public speaking event.

Pupils from six primary schools within the West Norfolk Academies Trust gave presentations at the Corn Exchange in King's Lynn entitled, The Life and Time of Significant People that Made History.

Each school was represented by a team of three Year 5 pupils who worked together to give a presentation on their chosen inspirational person.

A trio of children from Clenchwarton spoke on American black rights activist Rosa Parks, while Gaywood gave their speech on environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg and Heacham Junior spoke on veteran presenter and naturalist Sir David Attenborough.

Eastern Daily Press: The children's public speaking skills were put to the test The children's public speaking skills were put to the test (Image: Ian Burt)

Snettisham chose pioneering airwoman Amelia Earhart, West Lynn’s choice was the Emperor Napoleon, and Walpole Cross Keys opted for scientist, Sir Isaac Newton.

Nicki Maddison, executive deputy head at Clenchwarton, West Lynn and Walpole Cross Keys, said: “Children presented a speech on a significant person of their choosing.

“Each child had a particular part to play in the public speaking event.

"Children researched their chosen person and wrote their speech themselves.

"Each group of children presented their speech.”

The event, which occurs annually, saw attendees including trustees, governors, West Norfolk Academies Trust staff members and even the mayor.

Eastern Daily Press: Six schools took part in the event presenting about figures such as Rosa Parks and Sir Isaac Newton Six schools took part in the event presenting about figures such as Rosa Parks and Sir Isaac Newton (Image: Ian Burt)

Mrs Maddison said: “Public speaking benefits children as it develops essential skills like communication, confidence and leadership.

“This event gives children the opportunity to express their ideas and highlight the importance of the significant people that they have chosen.

“They also learn how to engage with others, and they will be able to transfer the skills of public speaking and take them with them going forward.”

Neil Mindham, executive head of Gaywood, said: “Events like these are important as it builds confidence, resilience, knowledge, social skills, and offers opportunities to take part and represent the school.”