Coach:  Mr. Fidel Castro (fcastro@kes.ns.ca) The Programme: Debating is an activity that engages students in discussions on the important political, philosophical, social, and economic issues of today. In discussing these issues, students learn to develop excellent communication and research skills. Here at KES, the Debating Club provides the opportunity for students in both the Junior and Senior School to take part in this activity. Some of them have entered provincial and national tournaments and have achieved fine results.

Season:

2008 Jr. Provincial Championship

On March 29th Evan Taylor, Keegan Hind, Emi Koller, Adam Murphy, Andrew Kenny and Lachlan Nowell from the Jr. KES debating club participated in the “2008 Jr. Provincial Championship”.  All mentioned participants gave excellent performances; however, Evan Taylor was outstanding and therefore, he and 5 other students from different schools around N.S. were chosen to represent N.S. in the “2008 Jr. Canadian Debating Championship”.  Nationals this year will be held in St. John, Nfld. on May 17-19th. Congratulations and good luck to Evan Taylor.

2008 Donahoe Cup

On March 1st  and 2nd,  Wesley Ellis and Brandon Chambers, participated in the “2008 Donahoe Cup”.  Keegan Hind and Evan Taylor, after facing a rough competition, came first in the Novice Division. Evan Taylor, based on the results of his individual scores, won the award for best speaker of the tournament in the Novice Division. Wesley and Brandon performed well, and they gained experience for future events.