Umina wins debate at home

Umina Public School hosted the second round of the NSW Premier's debating challenge on Friday, June 7.

Umina went up against a team from Empire Bay Public School and debated the topic that primary school kids should be allowed to use social networking sites.

A coin toss saw Umina Public School take on the affirmative position.

"The Umina team had some last minute changes due to team members being unwell, and handled the situation with a mature approach," said Umina Public School debating coordinator Ms Rebecca Rodwell.

"The arguments put forward were convincing from Umina, however, their ability to challenge the opposing team on their misleading information was fabulous.

"In another close debate, Umina Public School was awarded the win.

"The fact that we were debating in front of Umina Public School students made the win a little more special.

"The students are now preparing for their next debate against Woy Woy South Public School in the last week of the term," said Ms Rodwell.

Newsletter, 11 Jun 2013

Lyn Davis, Umina Public School