1993 School Magazine

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QDU DEBATING Back Row (L-R): G. Petrohilos, A. Wilson, E. Wood, H. Lawsun, K. Godden, J. Ahemethy, K. Eliham, F. Crawford, N. Stirling, I. Crombie, Z. Benneii. Third Row. (L-R): K. Brown, E. Wilson, L. Snape. A. MCElrea, C. Hall-Brow. n, A. Domey, C. Clare, K. Beem, C. Kim, C. Dumas, V. Granger, P. Ahem. Second Row. (L-R): S. Nevell. K. 0'Connell, T. Rice, F. Richardson, T. Burns, A. Meeking, D. Tindle, A. Kerswell, K. Bailey, D. Henry, E. Ahem. Front Row. (L-R): K. Burke, E. Thomas, G. Adams, Ms I. Hennessey, Mrs L. Basford, I. Sing, Mrs I. Riggs, B. NICKay, S. N o, E. Todd, C. Chai

Of the nine school teams, all reached the finals series and five contested the semi-finals. This I'emarkable achievement is due to careful pieparaiioii, team work and eloquence in the debate itself. Allltough narrowly defeated by All Hallows' the Junior A1 team is coinmended foi' gaining the opportunity to debate in the Grand Final on 23 Auousi The culmination or an exciting finals series, that evening oave some of Queensland's most skilful debaters an opportunity to add humour to some serious legal issues. Sponsored by the Queensland Law Society, the QDU teams debated, "Ihai we should rehabilitate, not punish", "that the CJC has too much influence" and "that Mabo is a step in the right direction" The dedication of QDU debaters during the yeai', and the recognition they I'eceived ill the Garth KOIier Ti'ophy, are indicative of a secure fliture for debating at Grammar Other debating activities this year included our openino of the season: a social debaie workshop with Brisbane Gi'am mai' School on 14. Februai'y. The 1992 Seniors from both schools provided an entertaining demonstration debate, "that the rich should give to the poor", before each grade undertook their own topics. The Great Debate, or the Ti'ans-Kalinga Avenue Cup Challenge, promises 10 end the debating year in impres- SIve style Debating is a sport which is not only exciting for participants and spectators, but often approaches serious issues in the community. The ability of students 10 know their topic Ihor- oughly and convey their message with effective manner is a skill which debaters cultivate each year. As most debates are won (or lost) in their preparation, the co-operation between team members is vital. in this area Grammai' has achieved an

excellent standard in 1993 and seems CGriaiiT to improve, as our younger debaters build on Iheir success this year

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Johanna Sing holding the Garth Kuner Trophy The devotion of the coaches, Mrs Riggs, Miss Mowbi'ay, Miss Hewiii, Mr ElthanI, Miss Barron and Mrs Basford, as co- ordinal or, is sincerely appleciated by each ream. Their encouragement and advice is inTPOriani to the case and confi- dence of debaters eacli season. Despite late nights, last-minute Ihemes and impi'ompiu speeches, debaters seem able 10 remain cheerful and committed to their enthralling pui'suit Goodluck to all debaiers in 1994! Johanna Sing, Debating Captain

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