The society is a vibrant space that encourages critical thinking and the presentation of ideas in front of a crowd. Meetings are held weekly to teach oratory skills and look at current events affecting us on a local and global scale. The first team debaters compete at derby days in local and provincial leagues and many learners eventually break to national level. The school competes in three different styles of debating (Model UN, Science Debates and World Schools' Style) during the year to build our confidence at various public speaking events. All learners who wish to be able to present themselves, whether in the boardroom or post match sport discussions are welcome.
It is compulsory for all members wishing to apply for awards to have participated in at least ONE Eisteddfod or a similar externally evaluated competition or meeting.Eisteddfod points will only be awarded to members who participate in Public Speaking and Debating in English only. Participation in poetry reading, drama etc in any language other than English will not be considered for Debating and Public Speaking awards. Eisteddfod points: A & above (3), B & above (2), Participation (1)Inter-Schools Debate / Public Speaking: participation (1) winning (2) best speaker (3)Inter-House Debates / Public Speaking: participation (1) winning (1) best speaker (2)Adjudication of an Debate / Public Speaking (Inter-school or Inter-house) (1)
Scroll award
Half Colours
Full Colours
Honours
Only boys in Grade 11 and 12 are eligible for this award.
