Debating News – Susan Kamp

With only two rounds of the CSDA Competition underway, the OLM debaters have already been impressive with their eagerness to improve and their willingness to mentor younger teams and students. Our School Captain, Sophie Hammon of Year 12 is also involved in coaching and giving her time to support the development of debating in the school.

The debating teams this year are comprised of both experienced debaters and students who are trying something new. Year 10, in particular, exemplifies this mix of experiences. They have been awarded two BYES in the competition to date, and will participate in their first debate against Bethany College during Round 3 at OLM on Wednesday 6th May. 

Our three younger teams, Years 7, 8 and 9 all achieved success in their first round debates against St Aloysius, Cronulla. Years 8 and 9 also won their second round debates against Aquinas College, Menai. The Round 2 topic for all three divisions was, ‘That Australia is the land of the fair go’. 

Students proudly involved in the OLM Debating Squad this year are: 

Year 7  

Debaters: Poppy Doyle, Mila Portillo, Aloise Johnston

Reserves and Helpers: Chelsea Zammit, Mackenzie Duggan, Eden Reid 

Year 8

Debaters: Ava Kopke, Emma Broadhurst, Lillian Greaves

Reserves and Helpers: Sophy Wang, Miranda Martin, Sienna Lauro

Year 9

Debaters: Zoe Andrews, Alice Donahoe, Lauren Cuddihy

Year 10

Debaters: Sophie George, Kate Middlemiss, Lillian Bowring, Alia Fahs, Anna Govindrulu, Alejandra McKinnon

Susan Kamp, Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator