Debating is the art of competitive argument. SMA offers junior debating to grades 7, 8 and 9 students, and senior debating to grades 10, 11 and 12 students. There is a club level in which students can learn debating skills to use to develop confidence in public speaking, essay writing, or other related areas. There is also a team level in which students can compete with other schools, and qualify for provincial and national championships. 

Senior Results Fall 2008

Douglas Campbell Public Speaking Championships:
Katharyn Burczynski - Bronze Medal (Impromptu Category)

Western Qualifiers:
Katharyn Burczynski and Alison Hall - Provincial Team going to Westerns in Langley, BC
Mary Taylor - Top Novice Debater Award

World's Team Qualifiers:
Katharyn Burczynski - 1st Alternate to Team Manitoba

Team McGill 2008:
Sam Hale and Anna Solmundson
Brittany Goodman and Alana Poon
Katharyn Burczynski and Olivia Prior
Bridget Solomon and Charlotte Coudiere

CSDF National Seminar:
Kirstyn Koswin - Manitoba Provincial Team Delegate, Calgary
Mr. Jordan Burg - Provincial team coach

Junior Results Fall 2008 

SMA hosted a Junior Debate Tournament on October 21, 2008. Over 50 debaters from Winnipeg schools competed in three events arguing the resolution Automobiles are a positive influence on today’s society.

SMA results: