Debating at Umina campus

Two teams from Woy Woy South Public School travelled to Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus for the annual Peninsula Debating Challenge.

The teams competed in a four round knockout day of events starting with the topic "that all Australian children must have a pet".

The first team was down a member at the last minute and Ethan Dodds stepped up to take on the job.

In spite of a stirring argument from Ali Baker, Woy Woy South was defeated by Umina.

The next debate saw Ali again lead the charge with great confidence in her speaking ability.

However, they were defeated by Empire Bay.

The group then participated in workshops run by Year 8 students on the finer points of debating.

The event was finally won by Empire Bay in a show down with Ettalong.

Newsletter, 6 Dec 2011 Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School