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Laerskool Generaal Alberts Primary hosts debate competition
Laerskool Generaal Alberts Primary learners enjoyed a debate competition for all grades, with the top ones in each grade announced as the overall winners.
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Laerskool Generaal Alberts learners recently participated in a school-based debate competition.
Learners from grades One to Seven participated, and each grade received a different debate topic.
The debate’s primary aim was to promote creative speech, self-confidence, and leadership because public speaking is vital and a large part of our daily lives.
The festival began at the start of the third term, and the finals were on August 6 at a gala event.
The winners:
Grade One: Kal-El Pelzer
Grade Two: Aurora Clack
Grade Three: Darshani Subbiah
Grade Four: Sneha Meghraj
Grade Five: Rudolf van Rooyen
Grade Six: Karis Chihobo
Grade Seven: Addison Palm.