20/08/2026
The Inter-Class English Debate Competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of Grades VI to VIII, providing them with a stimulating platform to articulate ideas, examine diverse perspectives and express their viewpoints with confidence.
The competition featured thought-provoking topics tailored to each grade. Grade VI debated “Students should be allowed to use AI tools for homework and assignments,” exploring the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in education. Grade VII deliberated on “Space exploration is a waste of money when Earth has so many unsolved problems,” while Grade VIII engaged with the contemporary issue “Algorithm-driven content is stifling adolescent individuality.”
The young debaters presented well-researched arguments, logical reasoning and confident rebuttals, demonstrating impressive awareness of the issues at hand. The exchange of perspectives made the competition intellectually engaging while encouraging students to listen critically, respond thoughtfully and defend their viewpoints effectively.
Winners:
Grade VI
• For the Motion: Gauransh (VI A)
• Against the Motion: Harsh*ta (VI C)
Grade VII
• For the Motion: Aditi (VII D)
• Against the Motion: Pankhudi (VII D)
Grade VIII
• For the Motion: Naaira (VIII F)
• Against the Motion: Amyra (VIII F)
The competition proved to be a meaningful learning experience, fostering critical thinking, confidence, effective communication and respectful engagement with differing viewpoints. It reaffirmed that debate is not simply about winning an argument, but about learning to think deeply, speak purposefully and engage constructively with ideas.
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