Language Arts
Debating
Chelsea Shi (Year 11) and Sophie Guo (Year 8) recently competed at the 37th Annual Stanford Invitational Speech and Debate tournament. The girls participated online in ten debates over the course of the three-day tournament, half being preprepared motions and half being impromptu motions. Despite the time zone challenges and high calibre of the competition, Chelsea’s team won the competition and Sophie’s team were placed third. Well done girls!
FED
FED welcomed Trinity last week and won four out of the eight debates. Our FED debaters enjoyed hosting and special thanks to our Language Arts parents and girls who transformed our afternoon tea in a party with their generous contributions. This new tradition will be in place each time we double host – so we are on again to supplement hosting next week! Please note this is optional. Parents, please join our Language Arts parent support chat by clicking here.
This Friday FED will welcome SBHS to the Kate Mason Building.
FED Supper next week
Next Friday 24 March, FED will again be in the Colonnade. All supper contributions are to be brought on the evening or dropped into Mrs Hubbard’s new office in the Music Colonnade, ground floor. Thank you! Ideas include: sandwiches, dip and biscuits, cheese, chips, cheezels, cupcakes, biscuits, fruit etc.
ISDA
Last week Pymble ISDA debated well, at Pymble, against Riverview. This week we travel by bus to Trinity. Parents, please ensure bus permissions are in. Again, girls meet at Flagpole Lawn promptly after school and all girls are to be collected following debates. Co-curricular Administration will ensure maps and pick up points are published on the MyPymble app.
ISDA Supper
Next Friday 24 March, ISDA will be in Kate Mason Building. As we are double hosting, with FED and ISDA on site, parents are asked to contribute a plate. This is optional. All contributions are to be brought on the evening or dropped into Mrs Hubbard’s new office in the Music Colonnade, ground floor. Thank you! Ideas include: sandwiches, dip and biscuits, cheese, chips, cheezels, cupcakes, biscuits, fruit etc.
Parents are invited to join our Language Arts parent support chat by clicking here.
Social Debating update
We are still sourcing a supervisor for Social Debating on a Friday evening at Pymble. Several interviews are being held soon and we hope to offer this option soon.
House Debating
A fabulous revival of lunch time House Debating is underway! Stay tuned for finals results.
Debating Opportunity – Juniors and Seniors
Debaters – The Sydney University Online Training Day is fast approaching. You can find more information and Register here.
Registration signups close on Monday 27 March 2023.
Public Speaking
Pymble will host a Rostrum heat on Wednesday 22 March, at Pymble. Speakers will be individually contacted.
UN Voice Nationals
Congratulations to Jenny Xu and Aimy Zhang who will compete in UN Voice National Finals on Saturday 15 April. Best wishes girls!
Mock Law
Mooting, Mock Trial and Mediation are all now underway. Please ensure all registrations are completed. Round One scenarios have been released.
The tentative date for Mock Mediation is Wednesday 29 March and Thursday 30 March for Mock Trial. Teams will be contacted when dates are confirmed.
MUN
Model United Nations’ activities are in full swing and it is great to see such interest in PMUN – Pymble Model UN. Stay tuned for details on our Winter Conference.
MUN girls may be interested in the following:
Youth Summit
What: NSW UN Youth Day Summit: Food and Water Security
When: Saturday 1 April 2023 (10.00am to 4.00pm)
Where: University of Technology
Cost: $30 per student
Click here for more information.
Bronwyn Hubbard
Head of Co-curricular Language Arts