Debating
House Debating
Congratulations to the Benilde House who are the winners of the 2016 House Debating Competition. Debating is a great platform to address the topical issues of the moment, find voice and hone one’s public speaking skills, and be part of a team effort to present the best case possible from a collective knowledge base.
The title was contested between the four houses over the last week, debating topics including:
“Australia should have a sugar tax” and “Victoria should have a congestion tax”.
The Grand Final topic was “That the Frankston line needs Skyrail”, a highly contentious current issue which drew a crowd! A spirited and articulate performance from Benilde House was too strong for the counter arguments offered by Solomon House – so well done to Nicholas, Joshua and Thomas who are pictured proudly holding the SBC College Debating shield.
DAV Results
DAV Results, Round 3, 2016.
St Bede’s College recently completed Round 3 from 5 of DAV competition.
On Wednesday night 1 June, the College had five teams from seven debate and again witnessed some excellent results in strong competition. Results:
A Grade – Secret topic
SBC 1 – Nick Pudney, Nathan Saldana and John Haycroft unfortunately had to forfeit against Star of the Sea 1.
C Grade – Advised topic on Crime and Punishment
SBC 1 – Nicholas Gale, Malcolm Liddell and Aaron Gill were due to debate against Albert Park Secondary College, who unfortunately registered a forfeit against them.
SBC 2 – Tom Laragy, Edward McGarry and Josh Oliver, debated against Star of the Sea 1, being narrowly defeated by one point in a close and competitive debate; this new team continues to move forward with a demonstration of solid arguments, excellent manner and increasing confidence.
D Grade: Topic: “That we should use prison labour for public works”.
SBC 1 – Patrick Smith, Dillon Bulman and Aaron Arthur, debated against Firbank Grammar School 2, won by two points; Best Speaker awarded to Dillon Bullman. An interesting debate and an excellent result against quality opposition. A credible team effort – well done boys, moving forward very nicely and currently sitting on top of the D Grade Region ladder…now the challenge - to stay there!
SBC 2 – Liam Collins, Elijah Barrett and Flynn Morley debated against Cheltenham Secondary College, won by six points. Best Speakers equally awarded to all three students. Well done on delivering a well sequenced and articulate debate, you all supported each other beautifully with talent and experience that shone on the night…..sitting right behind SBC 1 in second place on the D Grade Region ladder, a team to watch closely!
SBC 3 – Jacob Barry, Jack Pooley, Jonathan Cassar and William Devlin debated against Brighton Secondary College 1, narrowly defeated by a single point. Good skill development continues for this team who are steadily improving and supporting each other. Congratulations to these students in a late Round 2 debate, which they won against Sandringham Secondary College. Their first win and well deserved too!
SBC 4– Declan Dawson, Sam Gough and Sebastian Bartolome debated against St Leonard’s 6, defeated by two points in their first debate together, but showing excellent signs of fast developing skills and manner.
Thank you to staff mentors: Robyn Kensley, Sally Spencer, Viv Ditcham, Laura Matthews and Meghan McLean – your time and support of the students is very much appreciated.
Round 4 is on 20 July at Brighton Grammar School, starting at 7:00pm – all SBC supporters welcome.
Kaylene Menara
Debating Coordinator