News Secondary
21 November 2025
This year has been a rewarding one for our After School Debate Club, with students demonstrating growth in confidence, critical thinking, and communication. A key highlight was our participation in the Senior British Parliamentary Debate Competition, hosted by the Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) in August. Our students represented Al Siraat College with maturity, enthusiasm, and commendable teamwork.
To conclude the 2025 program, our final session recognised the dedication of all students involved. Certificates were presented to acknowledge:
• Participation in the Senior British Parliamentary DAV Competition• Appreciation for ongoing involvement and commitment• Excellence for outstanding debating performance
Special congratulations to Hadia Rashid (Year 11), who received the Excellence Award for her exceptional analytical skills, clarity of argument, and consistent leadership. Her achievement is a testament to her hard work and growing expertise.
It has been a pleasure to work with all members of the Debate Club. Their willingness to challenge ideas thoughtfully, collaborate with respect, and step outside their comfort zones reflects the strong learning culture at Al Siraat College.
In 2026, the After School Debate Club will be open to all students from Years 7 to 12. We encourage students of all experience levels to join us.
We look forward to welcoming new voices and supporting our students as they develop into confident, articulate leaders.