Debating Team

We had three teams - A Grade (Debra Gaye, Laura Van Keulen, Gabriel Chan), C Grade (Chelsea Tran, Kevin Mai, Oli Hakai Lavea) and D Grade (Patrick Shaw, Ian Alcantara, Iqra Siddique). Our other D Grade team had opponents that had to forfeit.

A Grade topic (secret topic - which means they only had an hour to prepare) 'That there should be a minister for women elected only by women' 

C Grade topic (secret topic as well) - 'That we should close all zoos' 

D Grade topic - 'That we should allow development in Antarctica' 

A Grade lost to very strong competition - but competed in first secret topic (which is incredibly difficult) and learned valuable skills for next time. C Grade lost as well but with a very close result. D Grade won by 1 point in a very high quality debate. All team members scored the same points - a strong and consistent team effort that was well organised with very sophisticated ideas. 

Next debate 2 weeks from now. 

Also had very capable bus driving from Mr Nigel Tarr.

Mr Billy Rowland

Debating Coordinator