Language Arts
DEBATING
Archdale
Archdale debating teams recommenced training this week and are required for an online trial round to be held next week, after the mid-term break, on Tuesday 17 August. Following this round, a firm decision will be reached and communicated regarding the completion of rounds six and seven. Coaches will send Zoom links and preparation will occur on Microsoft Teams.
IDC
International debating will be offered to ISDA, Archdale and FED finalist debaters. Please keep an eye on the Portal. This is a Term 4 competition. Please find additional details here.
Sydney University Debating
These training days are moving to online, commencing at 4.00pm.
Senior Training Day – Thursday 2 September
Junior Training Day – Thursday 7 October
Further details are expected this week from the convenor. Please email Mrs Hubbard if you are interested. These days are offered to all Year 7 to Year 12 competition debaters.
Junior School
Thank you to our Year 10 ISDA debaters, Christine Hu and Isabella Cameron who have adjudicated two online Junior debates this past week.
We are also excited about the commencement of a Year 4 Debating Club. Any Years 10 or 11 ISDA or Archdale debaters who would like to assist, please contact Mrs Hubbard BHubbard@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au and Mrs Itzcovitz MItzcovitz@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au.
Mock Competitions
We are pleased that many Language Arts activities have transitioned smoothly to an online platform. Yesterday our Mock Mediation team met online to discuss a contemporary scenario involving COVID, accommodation, refunds and reputations, intent, communication and contractual concerns. Both sides were polished and heated feelings and frustrations were aired in the attempt to find satisfactory outcomes. Both Mock Mediators were good listeners, calm, considered, evaluative and showed wisdom. Key words were blame, trust, rights, mistakes, principles, policy, empathy and responsibility. Thanks to our committed team, skilled coach Mrs Helen Jarvis and to our visiting online Mediator judge, Helen Miedzinski. Mediation skills are life skills, perhaps even more so in pandemics! The results have come through and the team scored a very high 95/100!
Evatt
Maya Hu (Year 10), Jessie Xie (Year 10), Annabel Maple-Brown (Year 11) and Meera Barani (Year 11) competed in the state semi-final for Evatt. This final was held from 9.00am to 1.00pm last Thursday 5 August and we look forward to hearing results.
UN Negotiations
Four teams have been preparing for this UN diplomacy competition. In round one the girls represented China and engaged in discussions with the Philippines, which while challenging, were amicable. Last week teams represented Afghanistan and diplomatic discussions with Iran were held over water management. Well done to our four teams and thanks to our coach, Rohan. Our teams are invited to attend the online award ceremony this Sunday 15 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Mooting
The Kirby Cup Mooting competition will run online. Senior girls interested in joining this competition are asked to register their interest with Mrs Hubbard. We can accept two teams of four per team, who will be provided with a Law student mentor with trainings held over Zoom. Thanks to those girls who have already expressed interest.
Public Speaking
Legacy videos are due for uploading today.
Festival of Speech
The October Festival of Speech will be moving to an online format.
Enjoy a relatively screen-free mid-term break and please ensure any outstanding registrations for competitions have been sent to CCSA.
