Debating Champions!
On Sunday 13 September, a very skilled debating team from Year 9 competed in the Gold Coast Debating Grand Finals for the Intermediate A division. Aarya Rudrawar, Alyssa Fu, Hannah Dooley, Sophie Magee and Eric Zhang have performed admirably this year, receiving positive feedback from adjudicators and competitors throughout the competition. Excitingly, they were victorious in the Grand Final against a team from Saint Stephen’s College, debating that “Young people should prioritise passion over income when choosing a career”. After a fierce debate, the team brings home gold medals and a suite of trophies for the College.
In addition, Eric Zhang was acknowledged for his aptitude and determination as third speaker. He was awarded Speaker of the Debate for his efforts.
Congratulations to the team on their success this year. Their dedication to and enthusiasm for debating has inspired many other teams, and we look forward to their continued success in debating.
Kelly Whiteway
Debating & Public Speaking Coordinator
A.B. Paterson College acknowledges the Kombumerri People as Traditional Custodians of the land, sea, waterways, and skies in which we learn and play. We also pay our respects to elders, past, present, and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to country and ways of learning.