Activity Name:
Inter-school Debating - ISDA and Archdale
CAS element(s) involved:
Creative
Description of Proposed Activity:
I will be participating in the ISDA and Archdale inter-school debating competitions. This will involve a debate on Fridays (ISDA) or Tuesdays (Archdale) and a 2 hour training session.
Proposed Activity Supervisor:
Subeta Vimalarajah - our debating coach
What challenges and/or new skills will this activity provide?
This year will be a challenge for our team as it will be our first year debating in the Senior divisions (Year 11 and Year 12) so the topics will definitely be more challenging than previous years. In Archdale, our team will be in the Senior A division so we'll be debating very skilled teams.
What do you want to achieve from your participation in this activity?
This debating season I'm hoping to improve on my structure and work on the sophistication of my analysis. As a team, we're also hoping to reach the semi finals for both competitions.
What evidence could be appropriate for this activity?
- A report from my coach regarding my attendance and performance
- Photos from debating
Which learning outcomes may be appropriate to reflect on for this activity?
o Increased awareness of my own strengths and areas for growth
o Worked collaboratively with others
o Shown perseverance and commitment
o Engages with issues of global importance
o Developed new skills
Inter-school Debating - ISDA and Archdale
CAS element(s) involved:
Creative
Description of Proposed Activity:
I will be participating in the ISDA and Archdale inter-school debating competitions. This will involve a debate on Fridays (ISDA) or Tuesdays (Archdale) and a 2 hour training session.
Proposed Activity Supervisor:
Subeta Vimalarajah - our debating coach
What challenges and/or new skills will this activity provide?
This year will be a challenge for our team as it will be our first year debating in the Senior divisions (Year 11 and Year 12) so the topics will definitely be more challenging than previous years. In Archdale, our team will be in the Senior A division so we'll be debating very skilled teams.
What do you want to achieve from your participation in this activity?
This debating season I'm hoping to improve on my structure and work on the sophistication of my analysis. As a team, we're also hoping to reach the semi finals for both competitions.
What evidence could be appropriate for this activity?
- A report from my coach regarding my attendance and performance
- Photos from debating
Which learning outcomes may be appropriate to reflect on for this activity?
o Increased awareness of my own strengths and areas for growth
o Worked collaboratively with others
o Shown perseverance and commitment
o Engages with issues of global importance
o Developed new skills