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Debating SA Competition

Round 3 Results 

Debating serves as a powerful platform for students to bolster their confidence in public speaking, while also honing the essential skill of crafting compelling arguments supported by multiple citations. These are not only vital abilities within an academic context but also hold immense relevance in everyday life. By engaging in debates, students learn to express themselves articulately and persuasively, which can significantly impact their communication skills in various personal and professional scenarios.

Round 3, held in Weeks 8 and 9 last term, was our 'Crazy Hair Round', where some of our students took up the opportunity to wear their hair in a very unusual, yet creative style. 

The topics were:

Year 5: That teachers should not give lollies as a reward to students.

Year 6: That we should be allowed to keep native animals as pets.

Year 8: That single-sex schools are better than co-ed schools.

Well done to our winning teams! 

• Year 5 Echidnas
• Year 5 Dragons
• Year 6 Eagles

'Speaker Of The Night'

The 'Speaker of the Night' award recognises students for their exceptional debating skills.  We are delighted to announce that four of our students received this award. Congratulations to: 

• Piera M (Year 5)
• Christiana N (Year 5)
• Olin R (Year 5)
• Sarina X (Year 6)

Debating practice involves the whole family! We are grateful to parents and grandparents for listening to their children's debates and brainstorming probable rebuttals. We would like to particularly thank students who were prepared to step-up and fill in the gaps of students who were absent. A big thank you to Mariam, Greg, Monique, and Diana for being flexible and available.

Thanks to the Year 5/6 teachers who supported all our teams in preparation and to our coaches; Madame Daoud, Caroline Wicks, Richard Heath, Kimberly Gurren, Kristy Houston, and Caleb Zybek.

Computational and Algorithmic Thinking ( CAT) Competition results

In May, 38 students from Year 5 to Year 10 were willing to take up the challenge in competing in the Australian Mathematics Trust CAT competition where our students had to answer fifteen complex logic questions in an hour.

Congratulations to the following students:

Credit:

• Valerie H (Year 5, top score for Year 5 across both campuses)
• Katarina I (Year 5, top score for Year 5 across both campuses)
• Yihan (Molly) Z (Year 5)
• Xinyue (Gracie) J (Year 6, top score)
• Cara M (Year 6)
• Giovanni T (Year 6)
• Winston F (Year 7)
• Millicent L (Year 7)
• Ziyang L (Year 7)
• Nathan M (Year 7)
• Jasper S (Year 7)
• Jessica K (Year 8)
• Stella F (Year 9)

Distinction:

• Ignatius T (Year 7)
• Isaac P (Year 10)

Oliphant Science Award entrants showcased at Science Alive Expo 

Emmaus Christian College has 24 entries in this prestigious South Australian Science competition. This year they will be showcased as part of the Science Alive! Expo on August 5-6 at the Adelaide Showgrounds.

With over 80 exhibitors including all the big names in Science and Technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular science shows and performances for all ages. There's something to spark the curiosity in all of us!

Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive, mobile science exhibition in Australia. It helps to build our community's awareness of the scope and importance of science and technology in our everyday lives, celebrating South Australia's successes and inspiring future generations of science and technology professionals. There's no better event to experience first-hand all fields of Science and Technology.

To find out more and register

The Gifted and Talented Children's Association of South Australia (GTCASA)- Saturday Club

The GTCASA is a volunteer organisation committed to enhancing the social, emotional and intellectual development of children and adolescents with high intellectual potential.

They organise events for gifted children, their carers and teachers.

Saturday Club

This is a club for children which is run on Saturdays during the school term, at Glenunga High School, Glenunga.

Currently caters for the Juniors (Years F-2) , Intermediates (Years 2-4) and Seniors (12–17 years old) sessions. The children enjoy activities in mathematics, language, science, art, music and other areas under the guidance of a specialist teacher.

The Junior Group will be immersed in 'Kidonomics' and Senior Group will workshop 'Saving the World'!