Public Speaking is one of the extra curricula activities at Holy Family.
Stage 3 students step into the world of debating each year, learning how to craft persuasive arguments and speak with confidence and clarity. Through engaging lessons, students explore the structure of a formal debate, from opening statements to rebuttals and conclusions and develop skills in persuasive writing, critical thinking, and respectful disagreement.
In class, teams prepare and present debates on a range of thought-provoking topics, competing against their peers in friendly, structured competitions. The selected teams then go on to represent our school in inter-school debates, showcasing their speaking skills and teamwork in front of new audiences.
Debating helps our students become confident communicators, thoughtful listeners, and passionate advocates. Whether they were affirming or negating a topic, every student finds their voice, and uses it with purpose.