DAV Junior Debating Program
On 27 August, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar participated in the first official round of the DAV Junior Debating Competition.
For most of these students it was their first debate, and they are to be commended on the bravery they showed in standing in front of an audience of peers, parents and teachers. Students debated the idea ‘that we should ban junk food in schools.’
Students presented some compelling and pragmatic arguments, highlighting both the negative effects of junk food and the practical limitations in a blanket ban of it. It was impressive to see such complex thinking from such young minds.
We had an evening of mixed success, with one team winning and one losing. However, Declan Coleman and Ananya Srihari were both awarded ‘Best Speaker’ in their respective debates.
Congratulations to all these aspiring young speakers, and best of luck to those participating in the next round on 10 September.
Mr Sean Pieper
My Summit Extra-Curricular Enrichment Coordinator
Student Selected For The Archies
Congratulations to Madeleine A L who has been selected as a finalist in the Young Archies for her painting of her great-grandmother. Michelle, Madelaine’s mother, expressed how grateful she is to the visual art staff at the School, Heather Landman and Natalie Petruccelli for all the support they have been providing Madeleine to foster her … Continued
Podcast – University of Melbourne – Talking Teaching – With our Principal Dr Annette Rome
Our Principal Dr Annette Rome talks to University of Melbourne’s Talking Teaching Podcast with Associate Professor Gwilym Croucher to discuss the potential impacts of the Universities Accord, strategies for preparing school students for making decisions around their future and how to ensure good outcomes for everyone. Listen Here
Podcast – For the Sake of Science – Episode 2 – An Interview with Professor Nicholson
The project, “For the Sake of Science” aspires to create an ongoing podcast which increases love of science and STEM participation, by having people with experience in different scientific disciplines speak. By doing so, we hope to show that science extends beyond textbook definitions learnt at school and is relevant in many aspects of life. … Continued
