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2024 E.C. Leslie Provincial Debate Championship |
What a season! As is quickly becoming tradition, this year’s Provincial Championship was a hybrid-two-day event hosted online and at Aden Bowman Collegiate in Saskatoon. We welcomed 68 debaters and over 40 volunteer judges at our annual event. Congratulations to all the debaters who worked hard throughout the season, and a huge thank you to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and efforts to supporting our tournaments and programming. This month’s newsletter is dedicated to celebrating the debater’s achievements at Provincials. Fiseko Musonda Executive Director |
Annually, we bestow awards to members and volunteers who have shown unparalleled enthusiasm and commitment to debate. The Melissa Uy Ong, 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. |
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| 2024 Spirit of Debate Award Elementary Nominees: - Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Leo W., Willowgrove Elementary School
Winner: Yusef S., Greystone Heights School |
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Yusef has so much integrity at school and as a debater. I know I can always trust him or ask him for help if needed. He is an example of someone I'd like to be more like as a student and debater. -Nominated by Student Member |
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2024 Spirit of Debate Award High School Nominees: - Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Jona J., Yorkton Regional High School
- Lucas L, Walter Murray Collegiate
- Osama K., Estevan Comprehensive High School
- Ummi U., Yorkton Regional High School
- Will S., Walter Murray Collegiate
Winner: Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate |
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His leadership, adaptability, and commitment were the linchpins [this] year. Samuel's unwavering dedication has been a cornerstone of the club's success, making him an excellent candidate for this recognition. -Nominated by Student Member |
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| The SEDA Youth Volunteer Award recognizes a high school member who has significantly contributed to the SEDA community through their volunteer service. Nominees: - Will S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Osama K., Estevan Comprehensive
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Will [devotes] his time and expertise to our club consistently. He attends every practice prepared with innovative strategies, effortlessly assumes leadership roles, and showcases (and teaches) exceptional debating skills. While technically a peer to our students, Will commands immense respect not only for his abilities but also for his integrity. His willingness to prioritize our club amidst his busy schedule is truly commendable and has proven beneficial for both coaches and students alike. -Nominated by Debate Club Coach |
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I really enjoyed this year‘s Provincials. It's nice to see lots familiar faces, and everyone improved lots throughout the year! The rounds were very well organized, and the food was delicious! I especially enjoyed watching the open final. It’s great to have such great role models and debaters to look up to. -Kaitlyn H. |
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Round 1 & 2 Elementary Prepared Motion: This house regrets the rise of electric vehicles. Round 3 Elementary Impromptu Motion: This house believes that video games are better than textbooks for learning about history. Round 4 Elementary Impromptu Motion: This house supports AI (Artificial Intelligence) based virtual friendship apps. |
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First Place Team Kaitlyn H. & Emmitt L. Caswell Community School & Greystone Heights School |
| Second Place Team Sneh R. & Aadhya A. Sylvia Fedoruk School |
| Third Place Team Khadija H. & Areen M. Greystone Heights School |
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| Beginner Speakers - Kaitlyn H., Caswell Community School
- Leo W., Willowgrove School
- Sneh R., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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First Place Team Ellen Q. & Durga A. Sylvia Fedoruk School |
| Second Place Team Luke M. & Tenley M. Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters |
| Third Place Team Fayaaz. & Fawwaz Regina Huda School |
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Intermediate Speakers - Luke M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
- Fayaaz., Regina Huda School
- Tenley M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
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Round 1 & 2 High School Prepared Motion: This house believes that the mining of minerals necessary for green technology, such as cobalt and lithium, does more harm than good. Round 3 High School Impromptu Motion: This house believes that video games are better than textbooks for learning about history. Round 4 High School Impromptu Motion: This house believes that schools should integrate CHAT GTP and AI into classrooms & school work. |
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First Place Team Meixi Yao & Yunjia C. Centennial Collegiate |
| Second Place Team Adeeb R. & Talha M. Centennial Collegiate |
| Third Place Team Annabelle M. & Nickolas D. Swift Current Comprehensive High School |
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| Speakers - Nickolas D., Swift Current Comprehensive High School
- Jona J., Yorkton Regional High School
- Meixi Y., Centennial Collegiate
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Top Grade 9 Speaker and Team in the Open Division |
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We know being the youngest competitors in a high school division can be challenging, so each year we recognize the top grade 9 students competing in the Open division. |
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| Top Grade 9 Speaker: Amelia S., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters Top Grade 9 Team: Amelia S. and Joyce X., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters and King George School. |
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Open Division Grand Final Motion: You are a scientist who has just discovered a secret, resource-rich, utopian civilisaion. Upon further research you have reason to believe that this is the lost city of Atlantis, previously thought to be fabled. You are the sole person who has, and will ever have, this information. You have been implored by the Atlantians not to disclose their secret location. This house, as the scientist, would not reveal the discovery. Speakers - Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Isabelle M., Bedford Road Collegiate
- Will S., Walter Murray Collegiate
Teams - Isabelle M. & Sahasro B., Bedford Road Collegiate
- Will S. & Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Jotiraditya G. & Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
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Samuel W., Lucas L., Sahasro B., Will S., Isabelle M., Jotiraditya G. |
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We would like to extend a thank you to the volunteer judges this season. Our judges include teachers, SEDA alumni, siblings, and members of the University of Saskatchewan Debate Society. The largest portion of our volunteer judges are the parents of debaters, who forgo the opportunity to watch their children debate in order to fill the volunteer judging requirements. We are so grateful. The events would not happen without you. We would like to give a special shout-out to volunteers who judged at 5 or more tournaments! - Lorne S.
- Rasha E.
- Aigerim T.
- Ambika C.
- Cherry M.
- Ekta E.
- Mueez R.
We ran eight debate tournaments, two national qualifying debate tournaments, and two speech tournaments, for a total of twelve competitive events that needed judges. Lorne S. judged at ten of our events. Thank you for your dedication Lorne! |
There are three national events this May. The Team Canada Try Outs and The Senior National Debate Championships are both in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Junior National Championships are in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The SEDA office is coordinating the trips for those students qualified to attend the national events. We wish them luck and will be celebrating the students in a future newsletter! We will be hosting our annual Summer Camp again this year! We will be announcing the dates and location in May. |
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