Auckland House and Convent of Jesus and Mary Shine on Day 3 of Samuel Slater Debates

Shimla, September 23, 2024: Day 3 of the XXVII Rev. Dr. Samuel Slater Memorial Invitational English Debates at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, witnessed intense intellectual exchanges. In a captivating face-off, Auckland House School, Shimla emerged victorious against Wynberg-Allen School, Mussoorie, debating the motion “War is not a topic for public entertainment.” Auckland House’s emphasis on transparency and public awareness sealed their win.

In another heated contest, Convent of Jesus and Mary, Dehradun, triumphed over St. George’s College, Mussoorie, by supporting the motion “It is crucial to televise all major criminal trials.” Maira Gupta of Convent of Jesus and Mary remarked, “Debating has empowered me to be a pragmatic leader, driving societal change.”

The quarter-finalists include:
– Mallinson Girls School, Srinagar
– Assam Valley School
– Gems New Millennium, Dubai
– Wynberg-Allen School, Mussoorie
– Convent of Jesus and Mary, Dehradun
– Bishop Cotton School, Shimla
– The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai
– Sherwood College, Nainital

Excitement builds as we head into the quarter-finals tomorrow, with teams eager to showcase their prowess in the quest to become the 2024 champions.