The inaugural debate competition for Year 7 Fortians

(Photo of Year 8 Debate Team A)

On Tuesday the 15th of June 2021, the Year 7 Debate Team A from Fort Street had their first competition against Year 8 Debate Team A from Fort Street. Competition was tight between the two teams, as Year 7 set out to prove why self defence should be taught in schools to year 7 and 8 students whilst Year 8 negated. Considering that this was their first debate at high school level, Year 7 debated admirably and managed to rebut some strong points from the Year 8 team.

Ultimately the victory was claimed by Year 8, where each member on the team took advantage of all of their precious 8 minutes of speaking to formulate their arguments and rebuttals. More importantly, the debate provided Year 7 and 8 with an ample opportunity to get insightful feedback from the adjudicator and their debate coach, Ms Truong.

This will no doubt set both teams on the trajectory to further debate success in the future when they start versing other schools and showing them what true Fortian grit is made of! Well played Year 7s and 8s and I congratulate you on all of your efforts!

​Ms. Truong (2021 Year 7-12 Co-Debate Coordinator)