Intra-House Debate Competition Organised at St. Xavier’s School
On 25th July 2025, an Intra-House Debate Competition was successfully organised at St. Xavier’s School. Students from all houses participated with great enthusiasm, showcasing their oratory skills and critical thinking.
The competition was conducted in two categories:
Category 1 included students from Classes 6 to 8. The topic for this group was —
“Is cleanliness solely the government’s responsibility or ours too?”
The participants presented their arguments both in favour of and against the motion with clarity and conviction.Category 2 consisted of students from Classes 9 to 12. Their topic was —
“Do board examinations create excessive mental pressure on students?”
The debaters expressed their views with depth and confidence, drawing from personal experiences and thoughtful reasoning.
The students’ enthusiasm and delivery during the debate were commendable and reflected their preparedness and passion. At the end of the event, the Principal, Dr. Ana Banerjee, addressed the participants with encouraging words and extended her heartfelt best wishes to all.
The winners of the competition were:
In Category 1, Anugya Chandra secured the First Prize.
In Category 2, Aadhya Bhatt was awarded the First Prize.
Wordsworth House emerged as the Overall Winner, securing the top position in both categories, thereby adding to the house’s prestige and pride.
