The debating teams of the College excelled in the seven-round competition, though their admirable efforts did not suffice to get them into the final, this year. I commend the following teams for their commitment and enthusiasm across Terms 2 and 3:
Year 7
Amelia A.
Matthew P.
Regan R.
Sanjeetha S.
Year 8
Joshua C.
Benjamin D.
Brendan F.
Jacqueline F.
Beatriz G.
Charlotte S.
The College has also been represented by students competing, recently, in two public speaking competitions. Evan B. and Brielle L. were very competitive in the MISA Year 9 ‘Youth of the Year’ Competition, involving the delivery of a short prepared speech, as well as a panel interview regarding their understanding of current affairs.
The more conventional MISA Year 10 Public Speaking Competition, held at Freeman Catholic College, involved both prepared and impromptu speeches. In an outstanding display of rhetorical flair and general knowledge, Sreya D. won first place overall in the competition, and the second student representing the College, Nashita H., impressively managed to place third. They are highly congratulated for their respective displays of excellence. We look forward to the further participation of these and other students of the College in many debating and public speaking opportunities that will be available in 2020. Any queries should be addressed to Dr Gawthorne of the English and Drama Department email at [email protected].
Dr David Gawthorne
Secondary English Teacher