End of Year Debating and Public Speaking Showcase

Last Thursday the 28th of November, we celebrated the amazing successes of the Staughton College Debating and Public Speaking team for 2019 through the annual Debating and Public Speaking Showcase. This was a great opportunity to acknowledge the achievement of all our students involved in our program this year.

On the night, there was a junior school debate between students on the topic of renewable energy sources. It was a fierce debate with, Charlotte Tate, Tasman Broadway and Kaley Roe on the negative team and Piper Hoskin, Jazzie Donnelly and Shaun Donnelly on the affirmative side. Our audience of staff parents, family and friends adjudicated and awarded the debate as a draw. It was a hugely successful and fun evening for all involved.

Some of our successes from 2018 that were celebrated were:

• Having four students and a brand new team involved in the DAV schools program.
• Having students participate in a range of different public speaking events, including school assemblies, Awards Night and a variety of school events.
• Having students participate in Staff vs. Student debates in our literacy, humanities, numeracy and science weeks.  

I’ve really enjoyed my role this year as the Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator, as I have loved seeing all the students participate in a range of different debating and public speaking competitions and I have really loved all the relationships I have built with all the students involved. I couldn’t have done this year without the support of all our debating leaders who have gone above and beyond with their efforts and I look forward to seeing all their future endeavours throughout their high school life. 

HALEY CLANCY

Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator

Student Reflections:

"Debating 2019 has been so fun, I have made new friends, learnt new debating techniques and had an absolute blast!" – Charlotte Tate

"Debating in 2019 has been very enjoyable and informative. We have learning about different types of debates and how to make plausible arguments. I cannot wait for 2020!" – Tasman Broadway

"Debating is really fun and it helps with fears of public speaking". – Shaun Donnelly

"Debating was exciting, but it is extremely hard to do until you get the hang of it and then it becomes really stimulating to argue." - Piper Hoskin