Student Achievements

Debating Recognition

We are so proud of our Debating Club members, who have grown from strength to strength each year - culminating in first and second place in the Year 10 Debating SA Competition last year. Recently, this article appeared in Adelaide Now via The Advertiser showcasing two of our debating stars. Congratulations Flynn and Alex for this outstanding recognition.

Courtesy of The Advertiser:

Teenager Flynn Hutchinson became "hooked" on challenging his peers on the debate stage two years ago. 

Last year, he was one of about 1400 students from 62 schools involved in Debating SA competitions as chairwoman Sonja Lowen said the sport that was "once the domain of the nerd". now has a more broad appeal. 

Many students like to debate their parents or siblings and "want to learn the skills to win an argument with them," Ms Lowen said. 

"Teachers often comment that they can tell who the debaters are from their written work." The now year 11 studentat Endeavour College Flynn loves the sport after having seen his friends get a confidence boost from it. 

Flynn was hooked by the "thrill of trying to find unbreakable arguments and counterarguments," the 16-year-old said. 

The sport has developed strong friendships for Flynn, which "makes victories so much more rewarding". His debating teammate Alex Fechner, who has been competing since year 8, started the hobby as she "always enjoyed public speaking". 

Now the year 11 student uses debating as a way "to express myself as a person and to learn more skills for life". 

But it's the "passion and enthusiasm that everyone brings to debating" that keeps Alex coming back to the competition each year. 

"Everyone comes in as a team and has a great time competing against each other," she said. 

The 2025 season begins in Term 2 with the state's top school kid debaters set to fight it out in grand final at Parliament House in Term.

Henry Le Ray

Henry has been recently selected to represent South Australia in the U16 Boys Waterpolo team, at the Australian Youth Championships in Perth in four weeks’ time.

This achievement is a testament to his dedication, skill, and passion for the sport.  Henry is equally proud to represent Endeavour College, carrying the school’s spirit and values with him as he competes at this elite level.

Last Wednesday, Henry also competed for his club, Vikings, Under 17 Water Polo Grand Final where they claimed the victory against SPOC water polo club.

Congratulations Henry on the Grand Final win, and all the best for your trip to Perth. 

Go the South Aussies!