Debate Club
Debate Club
Introduction
Originally known as St. Gabriel’s Drama and Debate Society, the Debate Club is now an independent CCA that aims to groom students to become effective communicators and critical thinkers. Debating tournaments and exchanges with students from other schools give students opportunities to develop these skills, and weekly training sessions enable them to continue working to hone their ability in public speaking, debating, research and case preparation. Under the close guidance and mentorship of teachers and coaches, our students are nurtured to become excellent collaborators who know how to convincingly articulate their views.
Our debaters also have chances to showcase their creativity and insight through making podcasts. The Spoken Word Podcast is a series of podcasts established by the Debate Club in 2022. It provides a platform for students to express their perspective towards a variety of topics, including student life, environment conservation and love for the nation. For students who aspire to speak to larger audiences, this is an opportunity to consider!
Teacher-in-charge
- Ms. Samantha Daishini
- Ms. Nur Syarmeen
Training Schedule
| Thursday, 3.00pm - 5.00pm | Junior Debate Training Session (Sec 1s) | |
| Friday, 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Competition Training Session | |
| Friday, 2.30pm - 5.30pm | Senior Debate Training Session (Sec 2s and 3s) | |
Venue: Computer Lab 4
Dates and timings are subject to change during debating tournament preparation periods.
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| Debating Training Session | Sec 2 Debate Team Members |
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| Damian Nandi as a delegate at Hwa Chong Model United Nations | Justin Yeap debating at the Singapore Secondary Schools Plate Finals |
Achievements
2023
- Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships - Plate Finalists
- Mid-Year Debate Invitaitional 2023 - Overall Champion
2022
- Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships – 3rd position in Division II
- Raffles U-14 Debating Championship – Quarter-finalist
2021
- Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships
- Hua Yi Debating Championships - Quarter-finalists
- Youth Debate Open – Quarter-finalists
2018
- Raffles U-14 Invitational Debate Tournament – Quarter-finalist
2017
- Plain English Speaking Award – Semi-finalist
2016
- Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships Div III – First Runner-up/Qualified for Div II
- Division III Debating Championships – Overall Champion
- Mock British Parliamentary Debate Tournament – Overall Champion