“Freedom is hammered on the anvil of discussion, dissent and debate.”
Podar World School today conducted an in-house Debate Competition for Grades 6 - 12. The first session was for Grades 9-12 and the second for Grades 6-8.Our argument enthusiasts for Grades 9-12 were actively engaged. The topic for the debate was “The government must provide universal basic income to eliminate poverty.” The team that argued for the motion were students from Seva and Satya house. The participants were: Parth Sengupta, Shivam, Surya Prakash, Shree Rana and Shreya. The team that argued against the motion were students from Ahimsa and Adarsh House. The participants were: Shreyasi Saxena, Chetanya, Malay, Sai Sankeerth and Bhakti Bapat. Team Ahimsa and Aadarsh emerged triumphant. The recipients of the Best Speaker award: Master Shivam (first position) , Master Parth Sengupta and Ms. Shreyasi Saxena (second position), Master Surya Prakash Mishra (Third Position)
Our advocates for reason and agents of change- Grades 6-8 also demonstrated their strength. The topic for the debate was “Smart cities are the future of Sustainable Development.” The team that argued for the motion were students from Seva and Satya house. The participants were: Anaya Jha, Shaivil Shah, Ritika Pillai, Nakshatra Nair, Vanshika Tiwari, Ved Nair, Rachita Pillai and Yashni Dave.
The team that argued against the motion were students from Ahimsa and Adarsh House. The participants were: Krishika Jain, Krish Joshi, Yatharth Joshi, Reeva Badga, Shubra Kumar, Shivani Dubey, Ruchika Mishra and Madhav Shekhawat. Seva and Satya team emerged victorious. The recipients of the Best Speaker award: Anaya Jha(first position), Ms. Krishika Jain and Master Nakshatra Nair (second position), Ms. Ruchika Mishra (Third Position). The judge for the debate was Ms. Sonal Gohil, a parenting practitioner in a London based organization called ‘Brilliant Parents’.
.She is also working as a freelance English teacher for parents. The atmosphere appeared electric right away as both teams tried to prove their mettle. The debate's tone was established by the opening statements. Each team confidently voiced their opinions. The children had a fantastic opportunity to improve their communication skills and become active in social issues. In the rebuttal part, they presented arguments and counterarguments. Their flawless delivery sharpened their public speaking abilities. They were given resources and information, which led to an intense debate.
Both teams had proficient orators who skillfully and cogently conveyed their points of view. Additionally, debate fosters critical thinking abilities, which are crucial for holistic development.
