Fiery exchanges mark Day 2 of inter-school debates

The second day of the 28th Revd Dr Samuel Slater Memorial Invitational Inter-School English Debates at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, began on a solemn note with a service held at the school’s historic Trinity Chapel.

The day’s debating action opened with a riveting clash between host school Bishop Cotton and Auckland House School for Boys on the motion “All student loans need to be forgiven.” BCS, speaking for the motion, secured the win with a compelling argument, bolstered by an impressive performance from Aarav Wadaskar, who was named the “Best Speaker”.

In another keenly contested round, Vivek High School tackled the topic “AI is approaching the capability to surpass human intelligence in decision-making.” Their strong use of data and sharp reasoning ensured a well-earned victory.

A close contest unfolded between Bishop Cotton School and La Martiniere Girls on the motion “Abstract art lacks universal meaning.” Both teams presented nuanced arguments, but La Martiniere Girls edged out a win with their analytical depth.

The boys from La Martiniere College emerged victorious in their debate against Auckland House School. Meanwhile, St Stephen’s School, Chandigarh, claimed a decisive win over St Thomas School, Shimla.

In the final debate of the day, La Martiniere for Boys triumphed again over GEMS Education, Dubai, wrapping up a dynamic day.