On Wednesday 26 April 2017, the annual North Essex Regional Final Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge took place. This year, the event was held at Saffron Walden County High School. 

The MC for the evening was last year's winner, James Knock, Year 11. Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form had one representative this year and that was Abby Bathurst. Abby delivered an excellent speech based on the concept of pressure. Both Abby's content and delivery were excellent and we are very proud of her and her performance.

Mrs H Sutton
Assistant Headteacher - KS5