Old Girls Lead the Way in Debating Excellence

MLC School’s Debating and Public Speaking program continues to thrive under the expert guidance of our dedicated coaches, many of whom are accomplished university debaters and proud Old Girls.

This year, Jade Di Girolamo (2022) and Angus MacGregor showcased the heights our alumni can reach, representing the University of Sydney at the Australasian University Debating Championships in Guangzhou, China. Competing in eight rounds and reaching the partial quarter-finals, their team placed fifth out of 50. Jade and Angus were also ranked among the top 25 speakers—an outstanding achievement that reflects the calibre of coaching our students receive.

Closer to home, Old Girl Anika Cuganesan (2023) led our Year 5 team through two terms of training and competition in the IPSHA Debating program. Many students were new to debating, yet under Anika’s mentorship, they flourished, growing in confidence, skill, and teamwork.

These inspiring Old Girls remind us that the impact of MLC School extends far beyond graduation. Their leadership and example continue to shape the next generation of articulate, courageous debaters, and also paved the way to MLC School Archdale Debaters Secure Overall Shield for 2025! You can read more about this achievement here.  

– Andrea Rowe
Oratory Coordinator