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Draft Strategic Plan Review |
As part of our organizational cycle, we update and revise our strategic plan every few years. This year, the board started the strategic planning process in October culminating in a draft strategic plan. We value your input and feedback. As the board plans for the next 3 years, we would appreciate you taking some time to review this 2-page draft. The timeframe of the strategic plan is from July 2024 to June 2027 and can be understood as having a single overarching priority – Accessibility. Our focus areas under that theme: - the accessibility and relevancy of programming options, and
- increasing and diversifying revenue streams to ensure that programs remain financially accessible for families.
After reviewing this draft, please take the time to provide us with your feedback through the link below by December 1, 2023. Thank you. |
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| Today I went to my first debate workshop(intro to debate). It was a very fun and unique experience for me. I learned about basic facts about debate, such as what clash means, and that you are actually trying to convince the audience instead of the opposing team. I also learned about how a debate goes. I was only able to talk for about two minutes when it was my turn, but I am hoping to improve by participating in more debate events. -Shuyan, Grade 6 |
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Tournament 5: The Environment |
Tournament 5 comes with a virtual workshop on climate change led by Krystopher Chutko, Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. This workshop will provide students with the relevant context to address the motions at this tournament. Workshops will take place the week before the tournament. Tournament Details: - December 9
- Luther College High School, Regina
- 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Open to SEDA members in grade 5 to 12.
- Register by Sunday November 26
Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Saskpower, we were able to reduce our standard fees for a travel tournament! |
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Election of directors took place at the Annual General Meeting in October 2023. Welcome to the new and returning SEDA board directors. - Jennifer Peak - President
- Mueez Rafiquie - Vice-president
- Brady Knight - Treasurer
- Rafay Ahmed
- John Costa
- Ishita Mann
- Aly Sparks
- Jason Xiao
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British Parliamentary Style Virtual Motions: - This house supports a social norm where individuals prioritize the maintenance of a few close friendships over the expansion of their social circle.
- This house, as NATO, would commit ground troops to Ukraine against Russia.
This house regrets the decline of multigenerational homes.
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Senior Speakers - Will S., Walter Murray
- Lucas L., Walter Murray
- Isabelle M., Bedford Road
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| Senior Teams - Will S. & Lucas L., Walter Murray
- Isabelle M. & Sahasro B., Bedford Road
- Jotiraditya G. & Samuel W., Walter Murray
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Junior Speakers - Afrukhta S., Walter Murray
- Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk
- Joyce X., King George
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| Junior Teams - Afrukhta S. & Ibrahim H., Walter Murray
- Durga A. & Perizad S., Sylvia Fedoruk
- Abraham M. & Devin P., Caswell
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British Parliamentary Qualifier Results |
British Parliamentary Style Virtual Motions: - You are an Canadian high schooler who has recently discovered you are the royal heir of a European microstate. This information was kept from you in the hopes of giving you a normal childhood. You have two choices: abdicate from your future royal duties, or prepare to one day inherit the throne. This house would abdicate.
- There is a technology that allows you to gather genetic material from partners and grow it in an artificial womb. Given the technology, This house prefers all children being born from an artificial womb.
- This house believes emerging markets should de-dollarize their currencies.
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Senior Speakers - Isabelle M., Bedford Road
- Sahasro B., Bedford Road
- Lucas L., Walter Murray
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| Senior Teams - Isabelle M. & Sahasro B., Bedford Road
- Will S. & Lucas L., Walter Murray
- Jotiraditya G. & Samuel W., Walter Murray
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Junior Speakers - Afrukhta S., Walter Murray
- Joyce X., King George
- Ibrahim H., Walter Murray
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| Junior Teams - Afrukhta S. & Ibrahim H., Walter Murray
- Joyce X. & A.S, King George
- Durga A. & Perizad S., Sylvia Fedoruk
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Speech Tournament 1 Results |
Speech Tournament 1 Virtual Persusive speaking topics chosen included: education, housing interest rates, endangered species, ocean exploration, and toilets are the best place to think. Interpretive reading pieces chosen included: The Wild Robot, Anne of Green Gables, The Walrus and the Carpenter, The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, The Cremation of Sam Mcgee. Impromptu speaking topics chosen: If I ruled the world, biggest concern for the future, If I were an animal, Who I look up to, Vaping, and A saying I will never forget. |
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Elementary Speakers - Yusef S., Greystone Heights
- Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk
- Leif S., Greystone Heights
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| High School Speakers - Ummi U., Yorkton Regional
- Shravya V., Aden Bowman
- Mikaella S., Yorkton Regional
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National Style Debate Elementary Hosted at Caswell Community School Motions: - This house, as a child, would choose to not create any social media accounts.
- This house would no longer offer art and music classes in schools.
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Beginner Speakers - Sneh R., Sylvia Fedoruk
- Kaitlyn H., Caswell
- Aadhya A., Sylvia Fedoruk
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| Intermediate Speakers - Luke M., SHED
- Tenley M., SHED
- Yusef S., Greystone Heights
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| Beginner Teams - Aadhya A. & Sneh R., Sylvia Fedoruk (pictured)
- Emmit L. & Kaitlyn H., Caswell
- Rowan S. & Finley P., Greystone Heights
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Intermediate Teams - Luke M. & Tenley M., SHED (pictured)
- Abraham M. & Devin P., Caswell
- Yasir F. & Yusef S., Greystone Heights
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Tournament 3 All divisions Virtual Elementary Motion: This house would pay female professional athletes equally to their male counterparts. High School Motion: This house would support affirmative action in fields with significant gender disparities. All division Motion: This house would encourage their child prodigy to pursue their talents, even at the cost of their education. |
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Beginner Speakers - Kaitlyn H., Caswell
- Sneh R., Sylvia Fedoruk
- Aadhya A., Sylvia Fedoruk
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| Beginner Teams - Emmit L. & Kaitlyn H., Caswell
- Aadhya A. & Sneh R., Sylvia Fedoruk
- Aaradyha M. & Shuyan Y., Sylvia Fedoruk
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Intermediate Speakers - Luke M., SHED
- Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk
- Soren K., Greystone Heights
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| Intermediate Teams - Luke M. & Sophie B., SHED
- Yesmeen F. & Kanyshai S., Greystone Heights & Colette Bourgonje
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Greystone Heights
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Novice Speakers - Talha M., Centennial Collegiate
- Joseph S., Centennial Collegiate
- Jona J., Yorkton Regional
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| Novice Teams - Adeeb R. & Talha M., Centennial Collegiate
- CJ & Jona J., Yorkton Regional
- Jordynne L. & Presley M., Centennial Collegiate
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Open Speakers - Peyton M., SHED
- Aaleyah A., Centennial Collegiate
- Abdullah A., Bedford Road
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| Open Teams - Avery M. & Peyton M., SHED
- Aaleyah A. & Ethan L., Centennial Collegiate
- Bilal A. & Abdullah A., Centennial Collegiate & Bedford Road
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| The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is a charity non-profit organization. We envision a world where youth have the confidence and skills to engage in reasoned discourse on complex and difficult issues. info@saskdebate.com |
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