Debating & Public Speaking News
Although debating originated in Ancient Greece, it continues to be a powerful means of discourse because the benefits to individuals and societies are so great. Our students will learn collaboration, the power of argument, active listening and persuasion as they compete in the Sydney Catholic Schools Debating Competition from Week 9 of this term until midway through Term 2.
The 2025 OLM Debating Squad currently consists of three junior teams:
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
| Emma Broadhurst Ava Kopke Miranda Martin Lillian Greaves Sophie Wang | Lauren Cuddihy Zoe Andrews Kami Ngugen Alice Donohoe Annabelle Nicholson | Sophia George Tamarli Haydon Saoirse O’Brien Alia Fahs |
The foundation of our Senior team will consist of Chloe English, Sophie Mooney and Selena Contarino of Year 11.
Saoirse O’Brien proudly represented OLM at the Sydney Catholic Schools 2025 Public Speaking Grand Final, Year 9 Division. It was a prestigious event held at North Shore Marist Brothers on Friday the 14 March. Saoirse was one of only twelve Year 9 students to progress through three stages of competition to reach the highest level.
Mrs Susan Kamp, Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator