On Thursday 30th of July, the Year 7 and 8 SFCC MISA debating teams competed in the first debate of the 2020 MISA Debating competition via Zoom, against Thomas Hassall Anglican College. 

Year 7 Team

Thalia, Alina, Joban and Daniel
(Habron - Yr 7 reserve)

Year 7 debated the topic "Children under the age of 12 should have mobile phones"

Year 8 Team

Nicholas, Honey, Sienna and Adalina
(Pakeeza - Yr 8 reserve)

Year 8 debated the topic "Daily exercise should be part of the school timetable".

Both teams put up a great debate, with our Year 8 team winning their first debate for 2020. 

Whilst Year 7 did not win, they debated confidently for their first ever debate.

On Thursday 13th of August, the Year 8 SFCC MISA debating team competed in the second debate of the 2020 MISA Debating competition via Zoom, against William Carey Christian School. 

On this day the team consisted of Pakeeza, Honey, Sienna and Adalina (Nicholas - Yr 8 reserve).

Year 8 debated the topic, "Homework is a waste of time".  The Year 8 team put up a great debate, however William Carey was announced the winner of the debate. While Year 8 did not win, they debated confidently.

Our Year 7 and Year 8 teams will debate again in Round 3 via Zoom on Thursday 28th August against Mount Carmel Catholic College.

Well done SFCC MISA Debating teams! We are proud of your amazing efforts. 

Mrs Vaga, Mrs Sanchez, Miss Shoard and Mrs Kelleher
Debating Coaches