DEBATE
TEAM
COMPETES
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PROVINCIAL BP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Over the weekend of October 25th, the Mentor College Debate Team took part in the British Parliamentary Provincial Debate Championships. The tournament brought together debaters from across the province for four rounds of fast-paced impromptu debating. The team represented the school well throughout the competition. A special congratulations go to the junior pairing of Jessie Li and John Bachir, who placed sixth overall. Their strong performance earned them the honour of being named alternates for the BP National Championships in Saskatoon later this year. British Parliamentary debate is different from the Canadian Parliamentary style many students are familiar with, which presents a new challenge for both experienced and first- time competitors. As debate team member, Emma Szasz Gabor, said: “I’ve done Canadian Parliamentary style before, but I liked British Parliamentary style more. It’s more of a fun type of thing. People were very well practiced and quick on their feet.” The format requires two teams on each side of the topic and places a strong emphasis on building on partners’ ideas while still introducing new arguments under tight time limits. Congratulations to all the debaters for their hard work, preparation, and impressive performances at provincials! The team looks forward to continuing to grow and face new challenges throughout the rest of the year.
Written by: Eni Aliko Photography by: Mr. Parmentier
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