Eastern Creek Public School

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R.A. Pickles Shield Debating Competition Finals 2018

Congratulations to the Eastern Creek Debating Team of 2018! We made 2nd Place in the district R.A Pickles Shield Debating Competition

On Monday 29 October, the entire Eastern Creek debating team had their final debate in the school hall at Blackwell Public against Lethbridge Park PS. 

The topic up for debate was 'History Teachers us More than Science’.  Eastern Creek took the affirmative side (agreeing with the topic) while Lethbridge Park took the negative side (disagreeing with the topic). There was a panel of three adjudicators for this debate. Both teams had great arguments, rebutted well and used evidence to support their arguments. It was a close debate. However, we just missed winning by a small margin. 

The debating team consisted of Aarya, Sean, Yathushan, Lileanna, Noah, Ishaal, Rayaansh, Ryshaanth, Evdokia and Vishaka. They have worked well together to represent our school in four debates, the pool semi-final and the final debate of 2018. The team consists of nine stage 3 students who have committed their time and effort to consistently attended debating meetings during recess or lunch in preparation. The students have grown both individually and as a team. As part of the 2018 Eastern Creek Debating Team, they have displayed fantastic teamwork and have learnt the processes and expectations for both public speaking and debating. 

Once again, I would like to congratulate the team on their superb effort and achievements this year. They will all be receiving medallions and certificates for their achievements as runner up in the debating competition later this term. 

They are genuine STARS of Eastern Creek Public School and I have been very proud and impressed with their attitude, commitment and abilities in debating as their coach. Well done!!! 

Mrs H Gerges