FRANK ANTHONY MEMORIAL ALL INDIA INTER SCHOOL ENGLISH DEBATE COMPETITION 2024

PRELIMINARY ROUND

CATEGORY 1

The preliminary round of the prestigious Frank Anthony Memorial All India Debate Competition 2024 category I was hosted by Raja RamMohan Roy Academy on behalf of the council for pool A7 on 15th of July 2024. The following 10 schools participated in it – Wynberg-Allen, Mussoorie, St-Joseph’s Academy, Convent of Jesus and Mary, St Georges College, Mussoorie, Brooklyn School Dehradun, Touchwood School, Dehradun, Shri Ram Centennial School Dehradun, Doon Cambridge School Dehradun Seven Oaks School Dehradun, Maitri Kiran High School Gurugram.

The Chief Guest for the day was Mr Anuj S Singh, the founder principal of Prakriti Valley School, Dehradun.

It was an extempore debate wherein the topic was disclosed at 9:30 a.m. and the contestants got one hour to prepare their subject matter sitting in the school library, under the supervision of the staff. The debate started at 10:30 a.m. and the entire program concluded at 1:40 p.m.

The debate was judged by a panel of three judges Dr Kumar Shravan, Dr Rashmi and Dr Swarleen Kaur. The competition was chaired by Ms. Navita Malhotra.The topic of the debate was “Search for the new world is doom to the world we live in”. All the speakers argued well .The best speaker was Tanushka Panwar, CJM and first runner up speaker was Gauri Singhal, CJM. Convent of Jesus and Mary emerged as the winning team and St. George’s College was adjudged as the first Runner up team.

The judges on the panel shared certain minute things to observe while debating. They enlightened the students on the scope of motion under fire .The moderator Mrs. Malhotra emphasized upon demeanour and poise. Dr Kumar emphasized on body language that strengthen the conviction of the speakers. After witnessing such a mesmerizing debate, a number of students among the audience also got encouragement to speak. The time keepers were so vigilante and enthusiastic. 

The Chief Guest was enthralled to witness such wonderful orators and debators.  Our Principal in chair, Maam Bharti Vishnoi emphasized on not having the new world rather sustain the old one with renewable sources.

It was a well contested debate reflecting the amazing thinking process of the speakers. The audience left the hall with happiness and full of appreciation .The program was concluded with vote of thanks.  It was well organized and appreciated by distinguished guests and Maam Principal in chair.