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Voice November Newsletter Tuesday Nov. 2, 2021 |
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Spotlight on Debaters My debate experience was spectacular because I was able to debate with other students my age. I was able to express my opinion about why I think we should or shouldn't remove grade levels in elementary schools. I was able to feel confident about my opinion because my argument helped me express what I felt and nobody judges me even if they had a different opinion. We were able to disagree with our apponents respectfully and got feedback from our judges to improve our debating skills. Even if I didn't win I was still very proud of myself because it was my first time debating and I had the courage to do a tournament. Doing debate has taught me some very good skills I can use when public speaking. I had so much fun debating and listening to my opponents opinions. Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to debate. -Zineb, Grade 7 |
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Mid-season Update Our mid-season update will be released at the end of November. The mid-season update will include: - Tournament schedule for January 2022 to March 2022. We are still investigating options for in-person tournaments
- Upcoming Speech and Debate Academy classes
- Upcoming workshops on new debate styles with guest instructors
- Qualification criteria for our Provincial Championships in March 2022
- Qualification criteria for various national debate competitions
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Tournament 5: Holiday Fun Join us for an all-impromptu elementary national style tournament on Saturday Nov 20, 2021 from 9am to 3:30pm. This two-round tournament is open to elementary students and will include a French division. Registration is due Saturday Nov 6, 2021… |
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Social Justice Writing Series We are excited to pilot the Social Justice Writing Series this year. Following a series of workshops by community organizations, academics, and professionsals, the students will have an opportunity to reflect, analyse and write about contemporary social justice issues... |
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Speech Competition We are excited to host our first Speech Competition of the season, Saturday Nov. 27, 2021. This event will feature three styles of speech and is open to all students in grade 5 to 12... |
Speech & Debate Academy Term 2 Speech & Debate Academy is a weekly after-school program where youth have an opportunity to learn and practice public speaking and debate skills. Term 2 will begin on Nov. 8, 2021 and run for five weeks. Beginner classes are full. Registration or intermediate and advanced classes has been extended to Thursday Nov.4, 2021... |
SEDA Annual General Meeting The SEDA Annual General Meeting was held on Oct 20. 2021. In addition to reviewing our audited financial statements, and the activities of the past year, we welcomed new members to our Board of Directors. Please join us in recognizing our new and returning Board of Directors... |
Did You Know: Rankings Do you know how teams are ranked at debate tournaments? First, teams are ranked by wins, and then by speaker score. At a three-round tournament, teams who have three wins are ranked higher than teams who have two wins and one loss. Then, teams are ranked by their average speaker score. |
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| Tournament Motions & Results |
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British Parliamentary Qualifer, Oct. 9, 2021 The Motions This House Would (THW) make the value of one's vote inversely proportional to their age. This House Regrets (THR) the human-centered focus (anthropocentrism) of the environmental rights movement in the West. This House Would (THW) create a marketplace for the buying and selling of citizenship between private individuals
The Results Senior Speakers - Isabelle M., Bedford Road Collegiate
- Rafay A., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Sahasro B., Bedford Road Collegiate
Junior Speakers - Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Joti G., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
Senior Teams - Sahasro B. & Isabelle M., Bedford Road Collegiate
- Rafay A. & Muhammad M., Walter Murray Collegiate/Campbell Collegiate
- Will S. & Mahrukh H., Centennial Collegiate/Bedford Road Collegiate
Junior Teams - Samuel W. & Jotiraditya G., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Lucas L. & Abhinav M., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Ibrahim H. & Mehtab B., Greystone Heights School
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Canadian National British Parliamentary Championships The british parliamentary qualifier qualified students to attend the Canadian National British Parliamentary Championships. The events will be held virtually. The Seniors will compete Nov. 15 – 17, 2021 and the Juniors will compete Jan. 7 – 9, 2021 Congratulations to the following students who will be representing Saskatchewan at these national events. Senior Division - Sahasro B. & Isabelle M., Bedford Road Collegiate
- Rafay A. & Muhammad M., Walter Murray Collegiate & Campbell Collegiate
- Will S. & Mahrukh H., Centennial Collegiate/Bedford Road Collegiate
Junior Division - Samuel W. & Jotiraditya G., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Lucas L. & Abhinav M., Walter Murray Collegiate
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Tournament 2: Society & Culture This National Style tournament was held Oct. 16, 2021. The Motions This House Believes (THB) that the notion of journalistic objectivity has done more harm than good. This House Supports (THS) the rise of teenagers at the forefront of social movements (e.g. Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, the Parkland Students) This House Regrets (THR) the romanticization of motherhood
The Results Open Speakers - Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Joti G., Walter Murray Collegiate
Novice Speakers - Liam G., Swift Current Comprehensive High School
- Yosr E., Regina Huda School
- L.W., Swift Current Comprehensive High School
Open Teams - Rohan N. & Will S., Centennial Collegiate
- Samuel W. & Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Joti G. & Abhinav M., Walter Murray Collegiate
Novice Teams - Liam G. & Eve B., Swift Current Comprehensive High School
- Arbe C. & Katie S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Yosr E. & Loujane Z., Regina Huda School
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Tournament 3 Our first Elementary National Style tournament was held Oct. 23, 2021. The Prepared Motion This House Would (THW) get rid of grade levels in elementary school. The Results Intermediate Speakers - Mae S., Homeschool
- Ibrahim H., Greystone Heights School
- Carson W., Saltcoats Schhol
Beginner Speakers - Abraham M., Caswell Hill School
- Luke M., SHED
- Fawwaz O., Regina Huda School
Intermediate Teams - Carson W. & Eddie B., Saltcoats School
- Ibrahim H. & Mehtab B., Greystone Heights School
- Nialan Y. & Thông Q., Greystone Heights School
Beginner Teams - Luke M. & Sophie B., SHED
- Fawwaz O. & Zohare A., Regina Huda School
- Devin P. & Abraham M., SHED/Caswell Hill School
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