Debating

Congratulations to Years 7-11 for winning their Eastside debates last Friday.

Unfortunately, the Eastside and ISDA Debating Competitions have been suspended for the rest of the term, meaning there will be no competitive debates on the remaining two Fridays of Term I.
Training will, however, continue on each years’ usual afternoon, and girls are encouraged to talk to me and their coaches if they would like to do some additional training on Friday afternoons. It is important that we stay prepared for if the competitions restart in Term II, as well as that we continue to enjoy the activity and reap its benefits!

Eastside and ISDA will discuss changes to the Term II draw at the end of April. Both competitions are eager to facilitate as much debating as possible, meaning it is likely that make-up rounds will replace finals rounds if the competition goes ahead. As soon as the arrangements for Term II are confirmed I will email all debaters, so please make sure you check your emails before coming back to school.

Imogen Harper
Debating Co-ordinator