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empowerment, School Events, student voice Tagged debating, enrichment No Comments »Do you think all students should wear a uniform? Would you be brave enough to speak about it for a large audience?
For our school debating team, the answer to both questions was “Yes!”
On Thursday 3rd May, Belmore South hosted Harcourt Public School for the first debate for the year. After many weeks of preparation, speakers Claudette, Rasha and Stella and team advisor Domenic were ready and keen to present their case as the affirmative team, arguing that all students should wear a uniform. The commitment and hard work from these students certainly showed through, as all spoke clearly and convincingly and worked well as a team to present a strong case.
Our chairperson, Cindy, and timekeepers Jinni and Grace were also on task, ensuring the debate ran smoothly and efficiently.
Other debating team members made up the “Welcome Team” and took responsibility for preparing the debate room, providing morning tea and helping our guests from Harcourt feel at home.
Classes S3 Hogwarts and The Imaginarium joined the audience, along with ambassadors from Stage 1, and showed great support for the team. The debate was very lively and entertaining, and resulted in a win for Belmore South!
Congratulations to all students involved, some of whom were debating for the very first time!
Thank you also to Mrs Vitolio, who came along to support the team and assist with setting up.
Our team is now enthusiastically preparing for the next debate on the topic “That School Sport Should be Compulsory”. Stay tuned for more news!
Ms Hargraves and Miss Delli-Pizzi
