Capstone opened the october debating season in style at Global Schools Debating Championship 1.0, held from 10-11 October 2026, with Jane K. (KGV), Jasper N. (CIS) and Maddie P. (CIS) crowned Novice Champions. Their final-round victory completed a flawless weekend and set a confident tone for the campaign ahead.
The rest of the field pushed deep too, with Jennie Haihm J. (HKIS), Sean Z. (HKIS), Seth L. (HKIS) and Spencer L. (HKIS) reaching the Grand Finals as runners-up. Eleven Z. (CIS) also performed well and claimed a semifinalist slot. Eleven Z. (CIS) also earned recognition as 6th Best speaker across all divisions.
The novice speaker ranks were dominated by the title-winning trio. Jane K. (KGV) was named 3rd Best Novice Speaker, Maddie P. (CIS) 5th Best and Jasper N. (CIS) 7th Best, with all three also featuring in the Under-13 tab: Jane K. (KGV) 4th, Maddie P. (CIS) 6th and Jasper N. (CIS) 8th. On the Under-15 list, Wesley W. (GSIS) placed 6th, Lilianna P. (SPCCPS) 9th and Jane K. (KGV) rounded out the cohort in 10th.
A tournament, a trophy, and a speaker sweep, all in one weekend, an emphatic start from Capstone.
Tournament record
- Tournament
- Global Schools Debating Championship 1.0
- Dates
- 10-11 October, 2026
Team and elimination results
| Result | Division | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | Novice | Jane K. (KGV) |
| Champions | Novice | Jasper N. (CIS) |
| Champions | Novice | Maddie P. (CIS) |
| Finalists | Jennie Haihm J. (HKIS) | |
| Finalists | Sean Z. (HKIS) | |
| Finalists | Seth L. (HKIS) | |
| Finalists | Spencer L. (HKIS) | |
| Semifinalists | Eleven Z. (CIS) |
Speaker awards
| Award | Category | Student |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Best | Overall | Eleven Z. (CIS) |
| 3rd Best | Novice | Jane K. (KGV) |
| 5th Best | Novice | Maddie P. (CIS) |
| 7th Best | Novice | Jasper N. (CIS) |
| 4th Best | Under-13 | Jane K. (KGV) |
| 6th Best | Under-13 | Maddie P. (CIS) |
| 8th Best | Under-13 | Jasper N. (CIS) |
| 6th Best | Under-15 | Wesley W. (GSIS) |
| 9th Best | Under-15 | Lilianna P. (SPCCPS) |
| 10th Best | Under-15 | Jane K. (KGV) |