While many take the opportunity of a relaxed Friday evening, a BBQ at the park, a hit of tennis, some touch football or some down time in front of the tele … again on Friday night, many of our boys took on the responsibility in representing us in either Swimming, Debating or public speaking. Some more information on our swimmers and public speakers is not far off!

Below is a short report from our debating coach Mr Mark Halsted.

On Friday night, 2 teams of Year 7 debaters competed in 2 different competitions.

The Fed cup team, made up of Ben Smith (Putney), Joe Lemmich (Lake Cargellico), Tim Wang (Sefton) and Luke Castaldi (Putney), were the Negative side in a spirited debate against a tough Sydney High side on the issue that “All contact sport in schools should be banned”. Despite the fact that 2 speakers were new to competitive debating, the side parried every argument the Affirmative Sydney High side could throw up and had a clear win on the night.

The boys are to be heartily congratulated on their victory.

Our ISDA side, made up of Henry Murphy (Randwick), Charlie Laundy (Strathfield), Tom Hall (Pymble) and Tim O’Farrell (Woolwich), had a debate at the College against a talented Monte side, affirming the proposition “That fast food should be taxed.” Although the boys were bested by the Monte debaters, I was assured that again the Jeoys debaters were excellent! If they continue to improve the way they are, very soon their luck will change. Of that I am most certain.

Photo: Tim Wang, Luke Castaldi, Ben Smith and Joe Lemmich celebrate their Fed Cup Victory over Sydney Boys High School.