Hammondville takes part in the Liverpool District debating competition. Debating is a stage 3 competition which takes place in term 2 and 3. We debate every three weeks against local schools involving interesting topics. Teams consist of three speakers and a reserve player who assists with the preparation of the arguments and assists with the rebuttals. Once a side has been allocated (affirmative or negative), the students are given an hour to prepare and then present their arguments to the adjudicator. At the conclusion of the debate, the adjudicate awards a winning team and selects an encouragement award for one of the speakers.
Our students train every week during and before school learning about the procedures of a debate. They learn how to prepare arguments, form team lines and learn how to work together as a team. There are also other important roles such as chairperson and timekeeper. Through debating, all students develop confidence and self esteem. Many of our previous members have continued debating into high school.
2017 Debating Team
Jasmine Bolger
Habib El Helu
Timothy Gauld
Nathan Julius
Ashlee Knott
Sasha Leggatt
Harry Lindbom
Mitchell Majanggil
Fraser McKeown
Cadance Smith-Miezskuc
Tiaan Vamarasi
Madeline Van Blerk