Student Celebrations

Meadowbank Persuaders Crowned Regional Debating Champions!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Meadowbank Public School's debating team, the Meadowbank Persuaders, have been crowned Regional Champions of the 2026 Premier's Debating Challenge!

On Monday 2 November, our talented debaters travelled to Roselea Public School to compete against Cherrybrook Public School in the Regional Grand Final. The topic for this highly anticipated debate was "That schools should teach students self-defence classes," with Meadowbank taking the negative position.

In what was a challenging and closely contested debate, our students demonstrated outstanding critical thinking, teamwork, confidence and persuasive speaking skills. Their hard work and preparation paid off, with Meadowbank emerging victorious and securing the title of Regional Champions!

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the scale of the competition. With approximately 1,000 debating teams competing across New South Wales, the Meadowbank Persuaders have earned their place among the final 10 teams in the state! This is an extraordinary accomplishment and a testament to the talent, determination and dedication of our students.

This remarkable achievement follows an outstanding debating season in which the Meadowbank Persuaders were crowned Zone Champions before progressing through the regional knockout rounds. Along the way, they competed against talented debating teams from across Sydney, continually demonstrating their ability to think on their feet, construct convincing arguments and work collaboratively.

Their success is a testament to the dedication, perseverance and enthusiasm they have shown throughout the competition. Representing Meadowbank at this level is an exceptional accomplishment and we could not be prouder of the way they have represented our school.

As one of the top 10 debating teams in New South Wales, the Meadowbank Persuaders will now progress to the State Debating Championships, where they will compete against some of the strongest primary school debating teams in the state.

Congratulations to our amazing Meadowbank Persuaders on this outstanding achievement! The entire Meadowbank Public School community is incredibly proud of your success, and we wish you all the very best as you prepare for the next exciting stage of your debating journey.