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2024 E.C. Leslie Provincial Debate Championship |
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Dear SEDA Members, Parents, and Community Around this time of year, the excitement is palpable as we lead up to the Provincial Championship. This year is no different, and we were excited to send out the invitations this past week. As has quickly become the norm, this year’s event will be a hybrid two-day event, March 15 – 16, 2024. This format is especially designed to accommodate travelling teams, and busy work schedules. We look forward to hosting you online on Friday March 15 for the prepared rounds, and on Saturday March 16 in person at Aden Bowman Collegiate in Saskatoon for the impromptu rounds and catered banquet. We also look forward to having our second year with an impromptu Open Final. Together with the staff, Lindsay and I have been hard at work planning for the event. We can’t wait to see you there! -Fiseko Musonda, Executive Director We would love community members and alumni to join us as volunteer judges. Friday rounds are from 5:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturday rounds are from 12:00 – 5:30 PM. |
Annually, we bestow awards to members and volunteers who have shown unparalleled enthusiasm and commitment to debate. The descriptions of the various awards are noted below: The Spirit of Debate Award is given to one elementary debater and one high school debater of outstanding character who are role models and leaders within their clubs and the debate community. Nominees demonstrate integrity, sportsmanship, inclusiveness and an enthusiasm for debate and learning. The SEDA Youth Volunteer Award recognizes a high school member who has significantly contributed to the SEDA community through their volunteer service. The SEDA Meritorious Volunteer Award is presented to a volunteer whose service goes beyond regular coaching/judging/hosting duties. The McLeese Service Award is awarded to a volunteer who have served SEDA over the course of many years and made outstanding contributions to the
debate community. Student members can nominate someone for the the Spirit of Debate Awards. All other award nominations must come from coaches, SEDA staff, or board members. Information on how to nominate has been emailed. Nominations will close March 1, 2024. |
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| I started in debate when I was approached by the coach of my school. Our coach knows that I struggle with public speaking and I am very shy. I even struggle talking in front of my teammates. My coach has been very supportive and encouraging to help develop my confidence Debate has taught me to think about my conversations before I start speaking. I feel more confident now when having differing opinions with classmates and friends. -Sarah P |
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Join us for a speech tournament. All students will compete in the interpretative reading and persuasive speaking categories. The top 3 students in each division will move on to compete in the finals, which will be an impromptu speech. You can learn more about the speech categories by clicking the button below! - March 2
- Online
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Open to SEDA members in grade 5 to 12
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Tournament 6 was held virtually on January 20. This tournament had all impromptu motions. This means students only had 30 minutes to prepare for each motion. Round 1 Motion for All Divisions: This house believes that if you find money on the ground, its automatically yours to keep. Round 2 Elementary Motion: This house believes all Saskatchewan schools should teach cooking. Round 2 High School Motion: This house opposes the use of virtual fashion models. Round 3 Elementary Motion: This house believes it is better to be the sidekick than to be the superhero. Round 3 High School Motion: This house, as the writer, would opt for the unhappy ending in which systemic and societal injustice prevails |
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Beginner Speakers - Kaitlyn H., Caswell Community School
- Emmitt L., Greystone Heights School
- Leo W., Willowgrove Elementary
Beginner Teams - Kaitlyn H. & Emmitt L., Caswell Community School & Greystone Heights School
- Leo & Max., Willowgrove & Borden School
- Aaradhya M. & Shuyan Y., Sylvia Fedoruk School
Intermediate Speakers - Luke M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
- Yusef S., Greystone Heights School
- Tenley M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
Intermediate Teams - Luke M. & Tenley M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
- Yusef & Yasir., Greystone Heights School
- Fawwaz & Fayaaz., Regina Huda School
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Novice Speakers - Jona J., Yorkton Regional High School
- Hari S., Luther College High School
- Victor B., Luther College High School
Novice Teams - CJ W. & Jona J., Yorkton Regional High School
- Victor B. & Hari S., Luther College High School
- Georgia S. & Brave Azorji., Regina Home School & Swift Current Comprehensive High School
Open Speakers - Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Will S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Abdullah A., Bedford Road Collegiate
Open Teams - Will S. & Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Isabelle M. & Sahasro B., Bedford Road Collegiate
- Bilal A. & Abdullah A., Centennial Collegiate
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We would like to thank Rosthern Community School for hosting Debate Tournament 7 on February 3, after a change in venues. We would also like to thank Ms. Myers for all her help arranging and coordinating the location change! Prepared Motion: This house would ban parents from using their children (under the age of 14) as labour Impromptu Motion: This house believes It should be compulsory to learn an additional language until you are 16. For the impromptu motion, all the teams on side proposition won! |
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| Beginner Speakers - Kaitlyn H., Caswell Community School (pictured)
- Sneh R., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Emmitt L., Greystone Heights School
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Beginner Teams - Sneh R. & Aadhya A., Sylvia Fedoruk School (pictured)
- Kaitlyn H. & Emmitt L., Caswell Community School & Greystone Heights School
- Adelaide E. & Salina M., Rosthern Community School
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| Intermediate Speakers - Leif S., Greystone Heights School (pictured)
- Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Evan C., Greystone Heights School
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Intermediate Teams - Luke M. & Durga A., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters, Syvlia Fedoruk School (pictured)
- Evan C. & Leif S., Greystone Heights School
- Yasir F. & Yusef S., Greystone Height School
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Thank you to the Centennial Debate Club coaches for helping us host Debate Tournament 8 on February 10. "The tournament was a great learning experience. Everyone showed great sportsmanship and the atmosphere was inviting. The judges did a great job at giving feedback as well." -Grade 11 Student Elementary Prepared Motion: This house would abolish the Olympic Games. High School Prepared Motion: This house believes that capitalism will not be the dominant economic and political system in 100 years. All divisions Impromptu Motion: This house believes travelling back in time is better than travelling forward in time. The judges enjoyed the creative ideas about time travel the students came up with. |
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Beginner Teams - Leo W. & Max G., Willowgrove Elementary & Borden School (pictured)
- Khadija H. & Areen M., Greystone Heights School
- Caitlin M. & Kathleen B., St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic School
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| Intermediate Teams - Tenley M. & Perizad S., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters & Sylvia Fedoruk School (pictured)
- Fawwaz O. & Fayaaz K., Regina Huda School
- Samyukta G., & Rishika V., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
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Beginner Speakers - Khadija H., Greystone Heights School
- Leo W., Willowgrove Elementary
- Areen M., Greystone Heights School
Intermediate Speakers - Tenley M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
- Fawwaz O., Regina huda School
- Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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Novice Teams - Hari S. & Victor B., Luther College High School (pictured)
- Adero H. & Alexander D., Centennial Collegiate
- Osama K. & Moksh R., Estevan Comprehensive High School
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| Open Teams - Avery M. & Peyton M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters (pictured)
- Ibrahim H. & Afrukhta S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Nicolas G. & Amelia S., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
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Novice Speakers - Hari S., Luther College High School
- Victor B., Luther College High School
- Masooma., Luther College High School
Open Speakers - Afrukhta S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Avery M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
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