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We would like to wish everyone a joyous and fun-filled festive season! We will be closed from December 21 to January 2nd, 2024. The office will re-open on January 3, 2024. Happy New Year! |
The mid-season rankings list was emalied to parents, coaches, and students. This is done so members can know the likelihood of students being invited to the E.C. Leslie Provincial Championship and National Championships. If a team’s score is currently above our threshold for a national event invitation, parents will also be sent the details for the national events. Complete qualifying criteria for the E.C. Leslie Provincial Championship and National Championships can be found on our website. |
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I like the speech and debate classes for two reasons. My first reason is that you get to have more friends, then you can share your answers or check your answers. My second reason is you get to learn about speech and debates in general. You are probably going to have problem or have a tough concept, so this definitely helps. Also if you're debating you're maybe going to forget what to say in your debates or how to say it and that’s ok but to have a strong concept/reason you need to figure out what to say and how to phrase it. So these classes are very helpful. Alexander, Grade 6 |
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Speech and Debate Academy |
Speech & Debate Academy (SDA) is an after-school program where youth have an opportunity to learn and practice public speaking and debate skills. They will be encouraged to express their own opinions in thoughtful and creative ways. Students will meet once a week for five weeks. Classes will be divided by age and experience level. There may be a limit on class sizes. Term 3 begins January 22, 2024. You do not need to have attended the first two terms to join in the third term! Registration deadline: January 14, 2024. Please check our events calendar for more details. |
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National Style Debate High School Virtual Impromptu Motions: - In a world where all people only speak the truth and you are the only one capable of lying, this house would choose to only speak the truth.
- This house would not tip.
- This house supports a world in which all states have nuclear weapons.
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Open Speakers - Samuel W., Walter Murray School
- Jotiraditya G., Walter Murray School
- Abdullah A., Centennial Collegiate
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| Open Teams - Bilal A. & Abdullah A., Centennial Collegiate
- Mahrukh H., & Abhinav M., Bedford Road & Aden Bowman Collegiate
- Samuel W. & Jotiraditya G., Walter Murray School
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Tournament 5: The Environment All divisions Hosted by Luther College High School in Regina Tournament 5 was held as part of our environmental series featuring workshops delivered by Dr Krystopher Chutko, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Environment & Society and Hydrology Program at the University of Saskatchewan 78 students registered and attended the workshop series. This engaging series was designed to provide the debaters with fact-based information to better contextualise their arguments and the debate. During part of the presentation, Dr Chutko asked students to identify pictures of different energy sources. Giddy to answer, the students quickly unmuted and shouted their answers. After the presentation was done, the elementary students stayed an extra 30 minutes to ask Dr Chutko questions. Many of their questions centered around what they could personally do to combat climate change. I left the presentation feeling inspired and hopeful for the future after seeing the eagerness to learn more about climate change and seeing their investment in creating a better environmental future. Sanjana, SEDA Tabs Coordinator Prepared Elementary Motion: This house believes scientists should decide environmental policy instead of politicians. Impromptu Elementary Motion: This house would ban private car use in cities. |
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Beginner Teams - Shuyan Y. & Aaradhya M., Sylvia Fedoruk School (pictured)
- Max G. & Leo W., Borden School & Willowgrove Elementary
- Andrew C. & Gideon H., Greystone Heights School & Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
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Beginner Speakers - Aadhya A., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Shuyan Y., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Leo W., Willowgrove Elementary
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| Intermediate Speakers - Luke M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
- Leif S., Greystone Heights School
- Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk Schoo
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| Intermediate Teams - Luke M. & Tenley M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters (pictured)
- Durga A. & Devin P., Sylvia Fedoruk School & Caswell School
- Evan C. & Leif S., Greystone Heights School
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Prepared High School Motion: This house would abandon the search for climate solutions and fully invest in space travel and exploration. Impromptu High School Motion: This house supports voluntary human extinction as a form of environmentalism. Voluntary human extincition is the idea that all people should abstain from reproduction to cause the gradual voluntary extinction of humankind. |
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Novice Teams - Adeeb R. & Talha M., Centennial Collegiate (pictured)
- Masooma R. & Aya N., Luther College High School & Campbell Collegiate
- Adero H. & Alexander D., Centennial Collegiate
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Novice Speakers - Talha M., Centennial Collegiate
- Adeeb R., Centennial Collegiate
- Masooma., Luther College High School
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| Open Speakers - Will S., Walter Murray
- Ummi U., Yorkton High School
- Peyton M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
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| Open Teams - Will S. & Isabelle M., Walter Murray & Bedford Road (pictured)
- Afrukhta S. & Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Avery M. & Peyton M., Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters
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We would like to thank SaskPower. Due to their generous sponsorship, we were able to reduce the fees for tournament 5 and make this travel tournament more accessible! |
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Canadian National British Parliamentary Championship |
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The Canadian National British Parliamentary Championship was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba from November 17th to 19th. Three Saskatchewan teams attended. All three teams broke, meaning they made it to the final rounds! Some of the motions debated included the following: Junior Division: - This house believes teachers should contradict curriculum that they believe would be harmful to society
- This house would prioritize housing over green space and conservation
- This house prefers systems where high ranking police executive positions are elected, over systems with appointments (semi-final motion)
Senior Division: - This house believes that gig economy workers (e.g. Uber and doordash drivers) should be classified as employees with full labour rights
- As the United States, this house would advocate for global decoupling from China.
- As liberal democracies, This house would intervene to protect elected governments from military coups (grand final motion)
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Pictured: Lucas L., Will S., Sahasro B., Isabelle M., Afrukhta S., and Ibrahim H. Afrukhta S. & Ibrahim H. from Walter Murray School competed in the Junior Division. Ibrahim was 13th speaker and Afrukhta was 3rd. They broke 3rd and debated in the semi-finals. Will S. and Lucas L., from Walter Murray School, placed 25th and 40th respectively in the Senior Division. They broke 10th and debated in the quarter finals. Isabelle M. and Sahasro B. from Bedford Road Collegiate also competed in the Senior Division. Sahasro was 5th speaker and Isabelle was 2nd. They made it the final round placing third overall. They are invited to attend an international British Parliamentary Competition in England! These are one of the best all-around results for Saskatchewan at a national event. Congratuations! We are proud of your achievements. |
Upcoming Tournaments 2024 |
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- January 20 - All divisions, Virtual
- January 27 - Team Canada Try outs
- February 3 - Elementary, Saskatoon
- February 10 - All divisions, Saskatoon
- March 2 - Speech Tournament
- March 15 & 16 - Provincial Championship
View the events calendar for more details! |
World Schools Debate Judges Needed |
Do you have experience judging in World Schools Debate Style? We are looking for judges for our Team Canada Qualifier on Saturday January 27. The Team Canada Qualifier qualifies students to attend the National Team Canada Tryout. |
Other Debate Opportunities |
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Are you looking to practice your British Parliamentary debate skills? An independent virtual BP tournament is running on January 13 to 14. Early bird registration is due December 31. Please direct any questions to contact.westcanbpchamps@yahoo.com |
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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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