The topics for the Term 4 Grand Final Debates are inspired by the ABC Behind the News website and “wise sayings”.

The ABC  Behind the New team as part of the”Mental As”month have created an entertaining array of information, games, and sharing to assist with mental fitness and understanding the nature of worry.   www.abc.net.au/btn.

People such as Barbara Arrowsmith Young, author of The Woman who Changed Her Brain, link scientific discoveries and personal experience.  The outcomes of these new explorations are completely changing what we know is possible with our own brains. What an exciting time to be alive.

Teams will need to build a case which explains their interpretation of the topic as they present their arguments and evidence.  Don’t forget to use evidence and examples to create an in-depth case.

Medallions and certificates are presented in the Grand Final Award ceremony.  Perpetual Trophies will be awarded to schools according to their points average for Inter-school debates, Best chairperson and Stand out Debater Awards.  Recognition for stepping up and taking on the challenge of debate.

Term 4 Grand Final Debates

That the best things in life are free

That you learn when you lose

That laughter is the best medicine

That we should all develop our mental fitness

www.abc.net.au/btn Videos, games, survey, even a Worry machine.

I’ll post the date as soon as we can negotiate it. We hope to hold the event in Week 6 or 7.

Lesli Grant