Debating at Mordialloc College

Interschool Debating Program

Congratulations to all students who took part in Round 4 of our Interschool Debating Program. It was fantastic to see the momentum building and four teams now step up to take on the next challenge. This round the topic was ‘This house believes that we should fear artificial intelligence.’  A big thanks also to our opposition who brought their A-game in the build up to finals and put forward some strong and resounding arguments – Mentone Girls Grammar, Haileybury College Castlefield Girls, Killester College and Haileybury College Castlefield Boys.

Results

Mordialloc College 1 took victory again with a stellar performance. Resolved: This house believes that we should fear artificial intelligence.

Mordialloc College 2 came very close, ultimately going down by just one point. Resolved: This house believes that we should not fear artificial intelligence.

Mordialloc College 3 also came very close, going down also by a fraction of just two points. Resolved: This house believes that we should fear artificial intelligence.

Moridalloc College 1a should also receive a special mention for taking on a secret topic round and preparing themselves in just under one hour, even though they are only just getting started in debating. Resolved: This house believes that exams do more harm than good within our education system.

Well done to all and thank you to those parents who came along to support.

A final thanks to Mr Vicary who, although he couldn’t make this week because he was competing himself in the national debating championships, continued to provide support from afar. We look forward to his return in our coaching session this Friday.

If you are interested in getting involved and taking on the challenge yourself, please see Mr McConchie.  All are welcome.

Andrew McConchie

English Leader and Literacy Coordinator