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May 2022

Hello Everyone,

 

A warm welcome to all of our debaters, speakers, poets, and students. A grateful acknowledgment to all of our parents, coaches, volunteers, and alumni. It is my absolute honour and privilege to step in as your interim Executive Director.

 

First, I want to congratulate Fiseko on her new baby! We wish her the best as she begins her maternity leave. Her leadership has been critical in SEDA's transition to online programming throughout the pandemic.

 

As we enter our summer months, we're excited to announce a measured and cautious return to in-person activities! We can't wait to have everyone back in person for summer camp and upcoming fall tournaments.

 

As we slowly re-adjust to a semblance of traditional programming, I'm sure there will still be many questions and concerns. Please don't hesitate to reach out!

 

Our goal is to leap into the 2022-2023 season with a strengthened commitment towards community engagement. A renewed focus on fundraising and outreach will hopefully translate to more diverse, more accessible, and most importantly, more meaningful programs for our students.

 

This is our opportunity to reinvigorate SEDA as a platform to connect creative and critical thinkers with the skills and opportunities to become future leaders. I am tremendously excited for our year ahead.

 

With optimism,

 

Kehan Fu

Office Hours Update

The office will be working reduced hours in May. The office will be open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM  Monday to Friday. 

 

End of year Member Survey

Did you participate in SEDA programming this year?

Are you...

  • a debater
  • a coach
  • a parent
  • a volunteer judge
  • a community member/alumni 

 

We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out our feedback survey. Your feedback helps keeps our programming engaging and relevant!

2022 Feedback Survey
 

Summer Speech and Debate Camp

What: Our camp is an opportunity for youth grades 5 to 12 to learn about debate, build confidence, and develop skills such as critical analysis and persuasive speaking. We offer different levels of classes for different experience levels. 

 

When:  August 15 to 19, 2022

 

Where:Queen's House Retreat. 601 Taylor St W, Saskatoon, SK

 

Cost: $250 Early Bird Fee

 

We hope to see you there! 

Learn More & Register
 

Summer Job Opportunities 

We're hiring! Through the power of tireless grant writing and generous funding, SEDA is happy to announce that we are looking to fill 12 summer employment positions!

 

Click the job titles to see full job descriptions!  

 
 
Education Program Coordinator

Come develop and plan materials for speech and debate workshops, tournaments, and Summer Camp. Program coordinator will also lead some classes at summer camp.  

 
 
Marketing Coordinator

Are you interested in marketing? We are looking for someone to develop and plan communications strategies and design and create marketing material.

 
 
Administrative Coordinator/ Translator

Translate our programming materials from English to French to better support our francophone youth and teachers in Saskatchewan. You will also have a role in developing French programming. 

 
 
Camp Director

Do you have experience in a leadership role with youth? We are looking for a Camp Director to implement our camp curriculum and oversee our camp instructors. 

 
 
Camp Instructor

Lead speech and debate workshops for young people grades 5 – 12 at our Saskatoon summer camp. You will be responsible for providing a fun and educational experience for all participants. 

 
 
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Spotlight on Students

 

Jotiraditya G. and Samuel W. from Walter Murray Collegiate competed in the International Competition for Young Debaters (ICYD) hosted by the Cambridge Debating Union this April in Oxford, England.  The competition is held in the British Parliamentary style of debate that sees four teams compete against each other each round. This year, 50 teams of students 15 years and younger from across the world participated. 

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Jotiraditya and Samuel competed successfully in the provincial and national qualification tournaments to receive an invitation to this event. They made it to the grand final of the ICYD and placed 4th overall! Jotiraditya was 4th place speaker and Samuel was 16th. 

 

This is an incredible accomplishment for this Saskatchewan team of grade 9 students. Congratulations Jotiraditya and Samuel! 

 

National Debate 

The Senior High National Championship  were held online Apr. 29 to May 1, 2022. Two Saskatchewan teams attended. 

  • Will S. & Rohan N., Centennial Collegiate - 12th Place
  • Isabelle M. & Sahasro B., Bedford Road Collegiate - 15th Place

Congratulations! 

 

Thank you Jen P., Andy L., Rasha E., and Melissa Ong for volunteer judging at this event.

 

The Junior High National Championship will be held online May 20 to May 22, 2022. Six Saskatchewan teams will be attending 

  • Samuel W. & Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
  • Abhinav M. & Joti G., Walter Murray Collegiate
  • Eddie B. & Carson W., Saltcoats School
  • Ibrahim H. & Mehtab B., Greystone Heights School
  • Afruktha S. & Libby O, Greystone Heights School
  • Nialan Y. & Thong Q., Greystone Heights School

 

Good luck and Congratulations!

 

The Team Canada Try outs will be held on May 27 to May 29. We wish Saskatchewan students Rafay A., Isabelle M., and Will S., luck as they compete in this World Schools Debate Style event. 

 

Board News

We would like to express gratitude to Sarah Myers for five years of committed service to the SEDA board as she steps down from her role as board past-president. 

 

Thank you for you dedication to SEDA.  

 
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The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is a non-profit organization that helps children and youth be effective communicators, deep thinkers, and engaged community members.

 

info@saskdebate.com 

 
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