S3&4 English Debating Competition

After students had learnt some basic debating skills before their examinations, semi-finals for S3 and S4 classes were held on 2 July 2025. The winners entered the finals on 7 July 2025. The motion for S3 was “That that the school should allow students to use ChatGPT and other AI chatbots to complete their schoolwork.” (3B Affirmative vs 3A Opposition) and the one for S4 was “That a four-day school week should be adopted in your school.” (4B Affirmative vs 4C Opposition). The panel of adjudicators included our English, Chinese History and Mathematics teachers.

 

Students benefitted from the activities by learning different debating skills, which increased their confidence in expressing their thoughts in English. They also learnt how to organize their arguments effectively and to adopt an appropriate manner of delivery. Their critical thinking skills were honed and leadership skills were enhanced. The adjudicators feedback could also provide students with insights on developing their persuasion skills.

 

All contestants’ performance was satisfactory, as they were able to use various techniques in the competitions. With Audience Award, the audience could have their say in deciding who the winners were, which also facilitated peer-learning.

 

 

Winners:

S3 Debating Competition:
Champion Team	3A Captain: Lau Wing Sze 1st Speaker: Chan Yu Kiu 2nd Speaker: Chow Yat Yin 3rd Speaker: Cheung Chun Hei
1st runner up	3B Captain: Lai Tsz Ching 1st Speaker: Xiao Wah 2nd Speaker: Ng Sin Chun 3rd Speaker: Mui Sing Yi
Best Speaker	3A Lau Wing Sze
Audience Award	3A Lau Wing Sze
S4 Debating Competition:
Champion Team	4C Captain: Zhu Ying Tao 1st Speaker: Li Tsz Hei 2nd Speaker: Lee Kai Lap Jasper 3rd Speaker: Lam Wai Ying
1st runner up	4B Captain: Mak Ka Wai 1st Speaker: Lin Hau Yu 2nd Speaker: Ngai Ming Chit 3rd Speaker: Leung Cheuk Ming
Best Speaker	4C Li Tsz Hei
Audience Award	4C Li Tsz Hei