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Article by Mr Michael Tod
On Thursday 27th August, Saint Ignatius College was represented by Year 7 student Georgia Neicho, and Year 8 students Curtis McCoughtry and Max Craven in Round One of the Junior Secondary Program, a competition organised by the Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV). This was the first opportunity for these students to debate in 2020 and they were excited by the prospect of delivering their speeches from the comfort of their own homes via Zoom.
Our topic was ‘That schools should enforce consequences for students who participate in strikes during school hours’ and we took the affirmative position.
Georgia opened our team’s case confidently, speaking with real conviction in her first appearance in a debate for SICG. Our second speaker, Curtis, eloquently rebutted the opposition’s key arguments and successfully advanced the team’s case with an impressive display of oratory skill. Max, our third speaker, did a wonderful job countering the opposition’s main points and providing a succinct and witty summation of our own case. The adjudicator praised both teams’ competent delivery and enthusiasm, awarding the points to our opposition, Haileybury College, in what was a very close debate.
Congratulations to our junior debaters for this fine performance in what promises to be an enriching and rewarding competition. The support of all parents involved is also greatly appreciated.
Mr Michael Tod Junior Debating Coordinator
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Our News // 10 September 2020
Article by Mr Michael Tod
On Thursday 27th August, Saint Ignatius College was represented by Year 7 student Georgia Neicho, and Year 8 students Curtis McCoughtry and Max Craven in Round One of the Junior Secondary Program, a competition organised by the Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV). This was the first opportunity for these students to debate in 2020 and they were excited by the prospect of delivering their speeches from the comfort of their own homes via Zoom.
Our topic was ‘That schools should enforce consequences for students who participate in strikes during school hours’ and we took the affirmative position.
Georgia opened our team’s case confidently, speaking with real conviction in her first appearance in a debate for SICG. Our second speaker, Curtis, eloquently rebutted the opposition’s key arguments and successfully advanced the team’s case with an impressive display of oratory skill. Max, our third speaker, did a wonderful job countering the opposition’s main points and providing a succinct and witty summation of our own case. The adjudicator praised both teams’ competent delivery and enthusiasm, awarding the points to our opposition, Haileybury College, in what was a very close debate.
Congratulations to our junior debaters for this fine performance in what promises to be an enriching and rewarding competition. The support of all parents involved is also greatly appreciated.
Mr Michael Tod Junior Debating Coordinator
