Our students achieved impressive results at the Gondwana World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) 2024, held September 13-15. In the Open category, Theodore W. (HKIS) reached the semi-finals, while Anson C. (DGS), Hayley Y. (DGS), and Gigi C. (DGS) advanced to the quarter-finals. Hayley Y. (DGS) also earned the 3rd Best Speaker award in the Open category, with Michele L. (CIS) achieving 6th Best Speaker.
In the U16 category, Hayley Y. (DGS) again shone, securing the 3rd Best Speaker award. Yeonseo K. (GSIS) also performed well, earning 8th Best Speaker.
The U14 category saw Sarah C. (HKIS) and Hanna Z. (HKIS) claim the championship title! Additionally, several students earned top speaker rankings: Bella L. (CIS) and Sarah C. (HKIS) both achieved 4th Best Speaker, while Cecilia L. (BISG) and Theodore W. (HKIS) both ranked as 6th Best Speaker. Congratulations to all participants on their outstanding performances!
Tournament record
- Tournament
- Gondwana WSDC 2024
- Format
- World Schools / WSDC
- Dates
- Sept 13-15, 2024
Team and elimination results
| Result | Division | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Open Semifinalist | Theodore W. (HKIS) | |
| Quarterfinalist | Open | Anson C. (DGS) |
| Quarterfinalist | Open | Hayley Y. (DGS) |
| Quarterfinalist | Open | Gigi C. (DGS) |
| Champion | U14 | Sarah C. (HKIS) |
| Champion | U14 | Hanna Z. (HKIS) |
Speaker awards
| Award | Student |
|---|---|
| Open 3rd Best | Hayley Y. (DGS) |
| Open 6th Best | Michele L. (CIS) |
| U16 3rd Best | Hayley Y. (DGS) |
| U16 8th Best | Yeonseo K. (GSIS) |
| U14 4th Best | Bella L. (CIS) |
| U14 4th Best | Sarah C. (HKIS) |
| U14 6th Best | Cecilia L. (BISG) |
| U14 6th Best | Theodore W. (HKIS) |