Debate

Welcome to Xinmin Debate Club!

The Xinmin Debate Club cultivates critical thinking and sharp analytical skills in its members, encouraging them to form well-informed opinions and express their ideas clearly and persuasively. Students actively participate in both friendly debates and national competitions, showcasing their abilities in a variety of debating and public speaking events, including Parliamentary Debating. Recently, club members competed in events tailored to both experienced debaters and novices, providing them with ample opportunities to test and refine their skills.

Activities

Debate Association Debate Championships
Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championship
Hwa Chong British Parliamentaries
Mid-Year Debate Invitationals
Lasallian Debate League
Eunoia Debating Championships
Raffles Debate Association U-14s Debating Championships
The WoLCE World Inter-School Debating Competition
Singapore International Schools’ Debate League
Anglo Chinese Junior College Orators’ Trophy
YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards (PESA)

CCA Schedule

Wednesdays: 3:45pm to 6.00pm
Fridays: 2.15pm to 4:30pm

Leadership Development:

The success of the Xinmin Debate Club is shaped by the dedication of our Executive Committee leaders, who develop their leadership abilities by spearheading key programs. These leaders play a vital role in organizing events, managing debate sessions, and assuming specific responsibilities during each meeting and competition, ensuring the smooth operation and growth of the club.

Student Leaders

Chairperson: Edison Lee Rui Yang (302, 2024)
Vice-Chairperson: Dave Krivish Vishal (302, 2024)
Head of Welfare: Koann Kwok Ke En (301, 2024)
Head of Publicity: Chakarin Tongchanachai (303, 2024)

Excellence:

The XMS Debate Club has proudly participated in numerous prestigious competitions, including the National Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships and international events like the WoLCe World Inter-School Debating Competition and the Singapore International Schools’ Debate League.

In 2022, Xinmin reached the semi-finals of the National Singapore Schools Debating Championships, with three students ranking among the top 20 speakers, and one student earning the title of overall best speaker of the championship. In 2023, the club advanced to the quarterfinals, with two students finishing in the top 20. Additionally, the team was first runner-up at the Mid-Year Debate Invitationals, where four students ranked among the top 20 speakers.

In 2024, Xinmin claimed the championship title at the Raffles Debate Association U-14s Debating Championships, with one student being named overall best speaker of the competition. The school takes immense pride in the determination, teamwork, and positive attitude displayed by its members throughout these competitions.

Accomplishments

SSSDC (Semi-finalist, 2022 and quarterfinalist, 2023)
Overall best speaker SSSDC in 2022
Mid-Year Debate Invitationals (1st Runner up, 2023)
Raffles Debate Association U-14s Debating Championships (Champion School & Overall Best Speaker 2024)

Community Engagement:

Beyond honing their skills in competitive settings, Xinmin Debate Club members engage in friendly sparring sessions and exchange events with other schools, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and mutual learning. The club emphasizes the importance of gratitude and teamwork, recognizing that each member is a valuable contributor to the collective success of the group.

Join the Xinmin Debate Club, where critical thinking flourishes, and every voice counts. Engage, debate, and excel as we challenge ideas, inspire change, and grow together!

Teachers-in-charge

Ms Nanthini Gunasekaran (IC)
Ms Nadhrah Zainalabiden
Ms Junice Chia

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