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Article by Mr Michael Tod
Junior Debating has continued online throughout Term Two, with Saint Ignatius College students refining their oratory skills and growing in confidence.
On Thursday 6th May, Round Two saw our two teams take the negative position on the topic ‘That animal testing should be banned’.
Drew Magtaka (Year 8), Stephanie Reynolds (Year 8) and Alana Clark (Year 9) were pitched against Hume Central Secondary College, while our Year 7 team, consisting of Jade Cowdery, Oscar Creak and Gabriela Fernandes, faced off against Sirius College Eastmeadows. Both teams performed admirably and were victorious, with Alana and Jade claiming the title of Best Speaker with their animated and persuasive delivery styles impressing the adjudicators.
Round Three was held on Thursday 27th May and Year 7 students Ella Dowling, Jade Cowdery and Gabriela Fernandes took the negative position on the topic ‘That public transport should be free’. These young debaters have been growing in confidence and made a compelling case, outmaneuvering the Sirius College Meadow Fair team and claiming victory, with Jade once again named Best Speaker for the debate.
Round Four was the final debate for the term, held on Thursday 10th June, with both teams taking the affirmative position on the topic ‘That smokers should not have their medical treatments subsidised’.
Owen McCoughtry (Year 7), Alana Clark (Year 9) and Curtis McCoughtry (Year 9) pitched their wits against Sirius College Meadow Fair and emerged triumphant after some creative rebuttal secured the win. Owen was awarded Best Speaker for debate - a wonderful achievement in his first appearance for the school.
Our other team, consisting of Isabelle Hewitt (Year 7), Stephanie Reynolds (Year 8), and Jade Cowdery (Year 7) were not able to secure a victory against Sirius College, despite their best efforts.
Congratulations goes to all our junior debaters for their ongoing enthusiasm and hard work. There is only one more round left in the online competition but the Junior Secondary Program will be starting soon. The support of all parents involved is, as always, greatly appreciated.
Mr Michael Tod Junior Debating Coordinator
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Our News // 17 June 2021
Article by Mr Michael Tod
Junior Debating has continued online throughout Term Two, with Saint Ignatius College students refining their oratory skills and growing in confidence.
On Thursday 6th May, Round Two saw our two teams take the negative position on the topic ‘That animal testing should be banned’.
Drew Magtaka (Year 8), Stephanie Reynolds (Year 8) and Alana Clark (Year 9) were pitched against Hume Central Secondary College, while our Year 7 team, consisting of Jade Cowdery, Oscar Creak and Gabriela Fernandes, faced off against Sirius College Eastmeadows. Both teams performed admirably and were victorious, with Alana and Jade claiming the title of Best Speaker with their animated and persuasive delivery styles impressing the adjudicators.
Round Three was held on Thursday 27th May and Year 7 students Ella Dowling, Jade Cowdery and Gabriela Fernandes took the negative position on the topic ‘That public transport should be free’. These young debaters have been growing in confidence and made a compelling case, outmaneuvering the Sirius College Meadow Fair team and claiming victory, with Jade once again named Best Speaker for the debate.
Round Four was the final debate for the term, held on Thursday 10th June, with both teams taking the affirmative position on the topic ‘That smokers should not have their medical treatments subsidised’.
Owen McCoughtry (Year 7), Alana Clark (Year 9) and Curtis McCoughtry (Year 9) pitched their wits against Sirius College Meadow Fair and emerged triumphant after some creative rebuttal secured the win. Owen was awarded Best Speaker for debate - a wonderful achievement in his first appearance for the school.
Our other team, consisting of Isabelle Hewitt (Year 7), Stephanie Reynolds (Year 8), and Jade Cowdery (Year 7) were not able to secure a victory against Sirius College, despite their best efforts.
Congratulations goes to all our junior debaters for their ongoing enthusiasm and hard work. There is only one more round left in the online competition but the Junior Secondary Program will be starting soon. The support of all parents involved is, as always, greatly appreciated.
Mr Michael Tod Junior Debating Coordinator
