19 Dec 2019
INTER-ZONE DEBATING FINALS
For the first time ever at QHS, the Adjudicators for an interschool debate were linked up via video conference.
Meaning both teams, QHS and the Armidale Secondary College presented to panel of three Adjudicators from the Arts Unit in Sydney.
The debate - an Inter-zone final between the Zone winners for Tamworth Zone – QHS and the Armidale Zone, Armidale Secondary College – did feature an audience of QHS students.
“The topic…. ‘That we should abolish the ABC’ was a challenging topic for the age group. Students were given the standard 1 hour prep time with Quirindi as the affirmative - which is tougher to argue,” said Teacher and Debating Coach, Mr Owen.
The Quirindi team included: McKenzie Mitzie, Indiah Nean, James Redgrove and Millie Slade, the Armidale Secondary College team consisted of Ella Vu, Casey Rainger, Rubi Ainsworth, Fynn Eastwood.
The QHS team, raised some soild issues about ‘Government Bias, with the ABC being Government owned’ they also spoke on the cost to taxpayers and how in the modern era with other media sources the cost could be better spent on other projects. QHS also spoke on how, if they removed the free to air children’s programs, it would encourage kids to be more active and go outside.
Armidale picked strong holes in the QHS arguments and proved too strong on the day, taking the win.
“There was some networking between the students afterwards, it was a great sportsmanship and both sides are to be congratulated on presenting a strong debate,” said Mr Owen.
While this brings to an end the campaign for the QHS year 9/10 Debating Team. However, we are hoping that we may be able to get a member selected for the team to go to Regionals in Sydney.”
Congratulations to all involved.