Our Primary teams negated \u2018That we should ban tourism to Antarctica\u2019, unfortunately going down in both debates. Shout out to Joe <\/strong>and Charlie <\/strong>for their impressive thematic rebuttal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Year 7 LND teams unfortunately went down negating \u2018That we should ban animal testing. Despite a decent case, repetitive rebuttal was their downfall. Congrats to Will McCowan<\/strong> for his great focus in training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Year 7 ISDA have rounded off an UNDEFEATED <\/strong>preliminary season (a feat I have yet to achieve) with a decisive win negating \u2018That we should ban fast fashion\u2019. Personally, if I had to defend Shein in Year 7, I would have probably burst into tears in the prep room and resigned to my fate. Well it\u2019s clear that this Year 7 team has all the answers and ultimately their comparatively robust mechanisation won them over in the debate. They\u2019ve proven they can do the impossible\u2026 Good luck for the outround boys \u2013 my gut tells me you\u2019ll go far (dare I say even a trophy) as long as you keep on the grindset and replicate your amazing successes so far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An undefeated Year 7 team defending the bridge<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Year 8 ISDA negated the same topic, and came away with a convincing W. Congratulations on the clutch performance and good luck for the octos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Year 9 ISDA also pulled off the impossible, defending fast fashion. Despite a challenging topic, Shore did well to secure a win and put up some masterclass performances. The team spoke with clarity and confidence \u2013 shoutout to debater of the week Lucas Zhou<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Year 10 and Senior teams all negated the topic \u2018That the environmental movement should take more radical actions in the fight against climate change, e.g. blocking roads, vandalism.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n A note before you read Will Nicholas\u2019 thrilling debating report. The nicknames \u201cMogger, yapper, etc\u201d are my additions to Will\u2019s write-up. Will would never engage such silly and childish monikers (his generation is the last to escape the insatiable and all-consuming brain-rot). <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYear 10\u2019s sixth-straight win completed a redemption arc which began in Round 1. After an irritating defeat to Kambala, they vowed not to be bested again, and now find themselves, hopefully, atop their table. Though Shore argued the side of restraint, peaceful protest and climate activism, you might have been fooled by Jayden \u2018Diagram\u2019 Pan<\/strong> breathing fire at first Neg. Henry \u2018Mogger\u2019 Marshall<\/strong> had a twinkle in his eye while dancing semantic circles around the affirmative, and Yukai \u2018yapper\u2019 Yan <\/strong>prised Kincoppal\u2019s mechanisms and impacts apart like he was carving a turkey. The team had set the table, and feasted on victory. This was a season in which gluttony counted, because Year 10\u2019s ranking will probably depend on margins of victory. Shore will hope to have left nothing on their plate for their opponents to gobble up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Will Nicholas really pulled out everything in his arsenal for the last write-up of the term (reminiscent of his glory days as SWR Insights Editor\u2026). Reading through his report, I saw:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An extended metaphor\/semantic field with similes about \u201cturkeys\u201d, mentions of \u201cgluttony\u201d and metaphors about \u201copponents gobbling\u201d up the left-overs of Year 10\u2019s immaculate season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Senior Bs (as expected) clutched up in their debate with a crucial W that has hopefully secured their place in the outrounds. While both sides could have provided stronger characterisation, the team was able to convincingly argue that radical action would turn public opinion against the environmental movement. Congrats to my pookie bear Rizzy Ramon<\/strong> for mogging to get the team over the line. Shoutout to Callum <\/strong>for killing it as usual in his public speaking comps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A nonchalant Senior Bs post-victory<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Senior As also won in convincing fashion, explaining a healthy optimism in the ability of environmentalists to convince politicians and corporations to take meaningful action on climate change. Much thanks to Jimmy for coming out on a Friday arvo during his break from uni and getting around the debating lads. Your presence was much appreciated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Senior As wrapping up the season with 6\/7 wins. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As we enter the first round of octos, let\u2019s all be inspired by Ryan Kwok\u2019s quote that he says before every debate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Failure is not acceptable. Therefore it will not happen.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" M. D. 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