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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Article by Mr Michael Tod
The third and final round of the JSP debating competition took place on the 22nd October via Zoom.
Year 7 student Georgia Neicho, and Year 8 students Curtis McCoughtry and Max Craven once again lined up to match their wits and oratory skills against Haileybury College. Taking the affirmative position on the topic, ‘That we should incentivise people to relocate to the country’, the team was feeling confident after their victory in Round Two.
Our Junior Debating team (from left to right) Curtis McCoughtry, Max Craven and Georgia Neicho
Georgia opened the debate with a stirring appeal to national pride and how it is inextricably linked to the physical landscape. With careful articulation of the team split, Georgia established a solid foundation for the rest of the debate.
Curtis began his speech with strong rebuttal of the opposition’s arguments before insisting that a country lifestyle has universal appeal, citing the proliferation of farmers’ markets, food and flower festivals as evidence. His delivery was both polished and personable.
Max closed the debate with his own powerful rebuttal, cleverly dismantling the opposition’s case with humour and charm. Despite this convincing performance, Saint Ignatius College was defeated by the narrowest of margins.
The team should be very proud of its amazing effort this year in challenging circumstances. All members grew in confidence as the season progressed and will surely build on this valuable experience to realise their full potential as debaters in future years.
Mr Michael Tod Junior Debating Coordinator
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Our News // 19 November 2020
Article by Mr Michael Tod
The third and final round of the JSP debating competition took place on the 22nd October via Zoom.
Year 7 student Georgia Neicho, and Year 8 students Curtis McCoughtry and Max Craven once again lined up to match their wits and oratory skills against Haileybury College. Taking the affirmative position on the topic, ‘That we should incentivise people to relocate to the country’, the team was feeling confident after their victory in Round Two.
Our Junior Debating team (from left to right) Curtis McCoughtry, Max Craven and Georgia Neicho
Georgia opened the debate with a stirring appeal to national pride and how it is inextricably linked to the physical landscape. With careful articulation of the team split, Georgia established a solid foundation for the rest of the debate.
Curtis began his speech with strong rebuttal of the opposition’s arguments before insisting that a country lifestyle has universal appeal, citing the proliferation of farmers’ markets, food and flower festivals as evidence. His delivery was both polished and personable.
Max closed the debate with his own powerful rebuttal, cleverly dismantling the opposition’s case with humour and charm. Despite this convincing performance, Saint Ignatius College was defeated by the narrowest of margins.
The team should be very proud of its amazing effort this year in challenging circumstances. All members grew in confidence as the season progressed and will surely build on this valuable experience to realise their full potential as debaters in future years.
Mr Michael Tod Junior Debating Coordinator
