La Rochelle Yearbook 2024

SOCIETIES

DEBAT La Rochelle se debatleerders het vanjaar nuwe hoogtes bereik en veral op die werwing van nuwe lede gefokus. Die junior span, wat bestaan uit Paula Jacobs, Anya van Jaarsveld en Suzaan Viljoen, het veral puik in die ATKV-debatskompetisie gevaar. Vanjaar se onderwerp was, “Skoolsport behoort (nie) afgeskaf te word (nie).” Na afloop van ‘n oorwinning teen Paul Roos Gimnasium in die eerste rondte, moes die span die teenoorgestelde kant van die mosie in die semi-finaal debatteer. Na ‘n vurige kruisverhoor moes ons ongelukkig die knie teen Hoërskool Durbanville buig. Dieselfde span het ook hulle debatvernuf by die jaarlikse Dink of-Sink debatkompetisie by Hoërskool DF Malan gaan wys. ‘n Onderwerp wat hier uitgestaan het, was “Leerders behoort kaalvoet skool toe te mag gaan.” Die debatgroep het ook vanjaar ‘n opleidingsessie by die Historium bygewoon. Op 24 Oktober neem Zhté Morrie (Voorsitter), Chloe van Aardt en Paula Jacobs aan dié kompetisie deel. “Debat derby” is ook ‘n nuwe benadering tot oefening wat die debatleerders vanjaar aangepak het. By elke oefening word

DEBATING 2024 was a year filled with growth and new opportunities for all our debaters. The juniors were particularly impressive, bringing a newfound love for debating to each Wednesday session. Both Junior teams remained incredibly committed to the Boland League, gaining experience that will stand them in good stead in years to come. The seniors, with their wealth of experience, quickly made the newcomers feel at home, offering guidance and wisdom. Their role in holding the debating society’s name high and cultivating an environment of passion and dedication is deeply respected and valued. The All Girls’ Festival, held in Potchefstroom, proved an incredibly valuable experience, providing the team with countless skills to share with the rest of society. Two Junior and two Senior teams competed at League this year, with one of each progressing to the Western Cape Schools Debating Championship. After that, Zahrah van Zyl was invited to the national trials. This is an outstanding achievement for a grade 8 debater. It was incredibly fulfilling to watch each debater develop, approaching each motion with an eagerness to learn. The immense potential and passion shown form the cornerstone of our society and its success. Zahrah Docrat and I had the pleasure of leading this wonderful group of Larries this year, and we are filled with hope and excitement for what the future of debating holds for each of them. Damienne Greenhalgh – Debating chairlday 2024

daar oor ‘n ander onderwerp debat gevoer en leerders kan vooraf argumente vir beide kante van die mosie voorberei. Ons sien reeds uit om te begin voorberei vir volgende jaar se kompetisies en sien uit om nuwe lede by debat te verwelkom. Zheté Morrie – Voorsitter

DEBATING Front: Carly van Zitters, Damienne Greenhalgh (Chairlady), Mrs Tracy Meyer (Coordinator), Zahrah Docrat (Deputy-Chairlady), Nina Hartnick 2nd Row: Makaziwe Gqiba, Amber Siebrits, Esther Oosthuizen, Alexia Koch, Meeka Cupido, Leah Johnson Back: Skylah Blankenberg, Riley Leeuwner, Keira Green, Zarah van Zyl, Paige O’Kennedy, Taryn Daniels Absent: Indya-Sage de Wet

DEBAT Voor: Mev. Luzanne Oosthuizen (Köordineerder), Zheté Morrie (Voorsitter), mev. Ella Fick (Organiseerder) Agter: Paula Jacobs, Chloe van Aardt, Anya van Jaarsveld, Suzaan Viljoen

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