Last Thursday, the 11th of August, an energetic and keen foursome of Year 10 students travelled with Mr Halsted to Tara Anglican Girls School to debate in a History Debate.
The team, consisted of:
1. Jack Cullen
2. Nick Findlay
3. Alex McRae
4. Will Flannery
The topic debated was “That Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War was a mistake.” The St Joseph’s team argued the much more demanding negative side of the topic and although Joeys put up a spirited argument surrounding the notion that condemnation in History is an arrogant and morally loaded construct, the Tara girls were more prepared and deserved their victory. The disappointment of the loss was softened by an excellent supper afterwards with the Tara debaters, their coach and supporters.
Although Joeys came second on the day, we can be still very proud of our debaters for their efforts!
Mr Mark Halsted