07 Dec 2018
HEADING PROUDLY HOME
The QHS debate team consisting of Keenan Davis, Indiah Nean, Molly Owen and McKenzie Mizzi are heading home after a terrific time – over three intense days - at the State Debating Championships in Sydney.
Yesterday, the QHS students headed into their round 4 debate against Warners Bay High School as affirmative for the topic ‘that we should ban parents from drinking around their children ‘. QHS did not win this debate.
The students had some family and friend supporters travel to Sydney to see them debate at this high standard of State level. During a break between debates, students were able to explore the University of Sydney.
The final debate for QHS was against Denison Kelso on the topic ‘ that we should ban animal testing’. QHS were the negative side. Unfortunately, after a very close debate QHS lost the debate.
“We are extremely proud of our students who have represented us exceptionally well at State level for debating. They have given their absolute best in every debate and were always positive in their attitude. They have welcomed all feedback from the adjudicators and have embraced it in their debates,” said Head Teacher and Debating Coach, Mrs Stenner.
The entire experience saw the students conduct themselves and represent their school and community with pride. We are super proud of all students for their sportsmanship during and concluding the competition and for all the joy and excitement they were able to gain from the entire experience.
Congratulations to you all, we are very proud of our New England Regional Champion Debaters. Safe trip home.
Thank you Mrs Owen for making the journey with the students, for giving up time away from your family – except Molly – for cheering our students on every step of the way and for enabling them the opportunity to have a taste of life at the University of Sydney.