The Debating Team

The debating team practices every Monday after school in room 258. The style of debate is Pro/Con and the team competes in four debates throughout the year in the "Ontario Pro/Con Debating Forum". Each year, the top four teams in Ontario compete in the championships and St. Mary has always competed in these championships. To say the least, there is a short, but rich, debating history at St. Mary.

The second initiative that the team participates in is the Model United Nations. This usually involves a trip to Boston to partake in the Boston Model United Nations. Students role play delegates from countries around the world - usually trying to resolve world conflicts. St. Mary has done well in the past winning honourable mentions, outstanding delegate and best delegate awards.

If you would like to learn more about debating and public speaking, please see Mr. Chen in room 258.