The whole competition organised by the English Language Society saw the participation of 5 teams, all from the English Language course. Why isn't any other teams from other courses? Perhaps this is because other students are busy with their assignments, presentations and exams. So the EL students had no choice but to take part in the competition.
The competition took place for 3 days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (today). On Tuesday, there were 2 preliminaries rounds with Y2S3 batch facing their Y3S1 seniors in one match and Y2S1 against Y1S3 in another.
In the first match, the debate topic was Only one spouse is allowed to work outside the home. The Y2S3 batch, represented by Yin Mun, Winna Lau & Samantha Yung, were the affirmative team while Hui Ching, Shu Ern & Visha were on the opposing side. The affirmative team won the debate and advanced to the next round with Samantha as the best speaker.
The topic for the Y1S3 vs Y2S1 match was Same sex schools are better than co-ed schools. Y2S1, represented by Cheryl, Dante and Sze Wan, were the affrimatives while their Y1S3 juniors of Timothy Kok, Ngee Derk & Wai Leng were the oppositions. Y1S3 won the round but Cheryl was announced as the best speaker.
Off to the semi-final of the competition on Wednesday. It's between Y2S3 batch and their Y1S1 juniors. The motion of the debate was Same sex marriages should be legalised. Calvin Nanthan, Kim Soon and Sanjay Ramani represented Y1S1 while Y2S3 was fielding Samantha, Winna and Yin Mun. The girls won the debate and advanced into the final with Samantha was the best speaker again.
After a day rest, the competition continues with the final between Y2S3 and Y1S3 today. The topic of the day is Death penalty should be abolished with Y2S3 taking the affirmative side. It is an interesting and lively between the two teams. However, the girls lost to their juniors due to flaws in their arguments. And Timothy Kok won the best speaker award. Prizes were given to both teams and tokens of appreciation were given to the judges as well.
Before the start of the debate
Winna (standing) giving her points during the debate
Participants of both teams posing for group photos after the debate (from left): Winna, Yin Mun, Samantha, Yao Jia, Timothy, Ngee Derk & Wai Leng
Overall, this event was indeed a great success. The organising chairperson Stippie Chee and his team have put in all their efforts for this meaningful event. Also well done to all the participants who took part and did well in the competition.
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