In this Sydney-wide competition, getting this far, into the top eight teams, is a significant success. The 9Bs and 11Bs then went on to compete in the Semi Finals at St Clare’s Waverley and St Ignatius Riverview on  Friday 21 July, placing them in the top four teams in their year division in the entire competition. The CSDA starts each season with 80 plus schools and approximately 150 teams in each year group, so this is indeed a remarkable achievement.

Congratulations to Chantelle, Siana and Angelina (Year 8, Quarter Finalists) Imogen, Jarian and Gabrielle (Year 9, Semi Finalists) and Rachel, Christina and Kate (Year 11, Semi Finalists).  We are all very proud of you girls. You have conducted yourselves with grace, poise,  teamwork and outstanding intellect. There is no doubt at all that as empowered young women, you are the leaders of tomorrow.

Marguerite Pulham - Debating/Public Speaking