Language Arts

Debating

ISDA

Last week Primary A and B, Year 7, 10 and Senior A ISDA teams participated in their first finals debates. Well done all for making it to this level and congratulations to Primary A, Year 7, 10 and Senior A teams who, along with Year 9, are progressing. Year 7 and 10 remain undefeated. This Friday’s ISDA finals will be held face to face, at Shore. Debaters and parents will have been contacted regarding travel arrangements and other details.

FED

Last week we held the first of the FED Finals rounds at Pymble via Zoom. Special thanks to both Year 8 teams who made it to their finals after a busy week at camp. Year 7A, 8B, and Senior A have all progressed. Pymble will host the Semi-Finals this Friday face to face in the KM building. Congratulations teams and coaches. Parents are welcome. All must scan in and food will not be served. Masks are optional.

Special Request

Additional Archdale, FED and ISDA debaters are required this Friday at Pymble to Chair and time all semi-final FED debates. If your team has not progressed and you would like to assist, please contact Mrs Hubbard. We need you!

Archdale

The Archdale season commenced last Tuesday. Welcome to our new teams and coaches.  As Year 8 were on camp for Round 1 make-up debates will be organised for 8A and 8B teams and affected debaters and parents will be emailed alternate arrangements. Timings for all Archdale are as follows:

Most training sessions will occur prior to debates. There will be one to one and half hours prior to the debate and half an hour following the debate. The canteen will be open on Tuesdays. Results for Round Two on the topic of Australian Politics will be published next week.

Farewell to Senior Debaters – High Tea

The farewell dinner planned for June 11 has been changed to Thursday 17 June and rather than a dinner, a high tea at Avondale has been organised. Invitations will be sent to all Debaters in Years 10, 11 and 12. It is hoped all Senior FED, Archdale and ISDA debaters will be able to join us at this fun event. We are pleased to also be inviting parents of Year 10, 11 and 12 Debaters.  After a year and a half of Zoom Debating, we are looking forward to this special event.

PESA Public Speaking

Chloe Hoang performed at the Plain English-Speaking competition at Normanhurst Boys’ High and is now through to the Regional Finals at Lewisham on Tuesday 25 May. Congratulations Chloe.

Mock Trial

Well done to our Mock Trial team for a great first trial against Masada. Thank you to the team and coach, Mr Moynihan. The next Mock Trial is against Loreto Normanhurst on 25 May. Those in Archdale teams may have to see Mrs Hubbard regarding a sub.

Mock Mediation

The next Mediation scenario has been released and the team is working hard preparing their script.

Mrs Bronwyn Hubbard

Head of Language Arts