We are delighted to announce that we had four teams of debaters compete in Round 1 of the Gold Coast debating Competition. Our teams competed against St Stephen’s College, Trinity Lutheran College, Southport State High School and Tamborine Mountain College. We fielded three Year 7 teams and one Year 8 team.

We are excited to report that all four teams were victorious. Students ably debated the topic, That children under the age of 14 should not have mobile phones. Some teams argued the affirmative case while others argued the negative case.

All students were worthy ambassadors of Foxwell State Secondary College and demonstrated perseverance, integrity and teamwork in their preparation for the event, their behaviour and their performance on the evening.

Our teams were a credit to the teachers who have worked closely with them: Mrs Goddaer, Mrs Arndt and Mrs Sihvola. A heartfelt thanks to the parents/carers who continue to support their child and our teams as they move through the competition.