New Zealand Schools’ Debating

New Zealand finish as Runners-Up

September 15th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized

In the Grand Final of the 2008 World Schools’ Debating Championships held in Washington DC this morning (NZ Time), New Zealand narrowly lost to England in a 5-4 decision.

Commiserations to the team losing in the final but congratulations for such a superb record up to this point. All of the New Zealand schools’ debating community is immensely proud of you – and we’re sure you can go one better in Athens in February!

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Pei September 15th, 2008 9:02 am

This is still an amazing result. Well done guys!
Jenny Williams September 15th, 2008 9:05 am

We done to you all. You have put NZ on the map.
mary english September 15th, 2008 9:07 am

It has been such a fun and exciting time watching Ben, Jen, Tom, Holly and Maria’s sure and steady progress to the summit.

These are such fine and wonderful young NZers and we are immensely proud of each one of you.

Many thanks also to Julia and Kevin for all that you did to get them this far.

NZ didn’t reach the summit on this occasion but complete the journey they will !
Lillian September 15th, 2008 9:56 am

We are so proud of the Team New Zealand! We’ll have a big Chance to win next time.
Joe Connell September 15th, 2008 10:21 am

Stellar.
Luke Craven September 15th, 2008 10:35 am

Well done guys. It is so great for you to have gotten this far. New Zealand should be really proud.
Laura Heath September 15th, 2008 12:57 pm

WELL DONE!!! You have all been amazing.
Pei September 15th, 2008 1:24 pm

More media coverage here:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10532277&ref=rss
Yogesh September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm

Fantastic effort guys! And to think they are all elligble for the next worlds too.. Huzzah!