Our three very enthusiastic Year 9 debaters – Abby, Katya and Kavishi, started off the debating season with a bang. With their oratory skills in full throttle, the negative team debated against Portside Christian School regarding the controversial topic, “That the Prime Minister should make a 'State of the Union' speech.”
Winning by a convincing three points, Kavishi clearly outlined the definition of the topic and the team’s motion, as well as providing very good rebuttal against the first affirmative speaker. Abby demonstrated poise when rebutting against the second affirmative speaker and included a range of outstanding persuasive devices in her speech, while our third speaker, Katya elegantly concluded with a polished speech, reinforcing the team’s stance.
As affirmative team, our next topic is that the “NYPD should get Spot back.” The debate will be held at Nazareth Catholic College on Thursday 27 May at 8:15pm. We are once again looking forward to seeing the team in action.
Well done team!
Zefi Pezos and Linda Beck
Debating Coaches
