New Zealand Schools’ Debating

The two final regional tournaments for 2011 were held this weekend.

In Dunedin, hosts Logan Park High School emerged as the victors for the first time in the competition’s history, defending last year’s winners, Bayfield High School. The best speaker was James Tocher from Bayfield. Click here for full details.

In the Central North Island, Wanganui High School were the winners over St Peter’s College, only the second time Wanganui Collegiate or Palmerston North Boys’ High School has not won the competition. Elizabeth Begley from St Peter’s was the best speaker. Click here for a report.

And in Canterbury, a selection weekend was held in lieu of the normal Press Cup tournament, which will now be held later in the year. A squad of six talented debaters has been selected. Click here for details on the day.

It was an all Palmerston North Boys’ High School Grand Final at the Central North Island Regional Champs held at St Peter’s College yesterday. The Boys’ High 1 team eventually emerged victorious over the Boys’ High 2 team, ensuring the Sir Michael Hardie Boys Trophy stays in Palmy for another year. Click here for more, including photos.

Palmerston North Boys’ High School won the Russell McVeagh Central North Island Regional Schools’ Debating Champs for the sixth time since 2000 on the weekend. Click here for more details.