2022 UQ Philosothon

10 intrepid PBC students from Senior and Junior Secondary recently participated in the 2022 UQ Philosothon among over 200 students from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The Junior Secondary team placed Runner Up – an outstanding achievement considering the calibre of the students involved.

All teams discussed the following topics: should we aim for immortality, Should we adopt a universal language; is cultural appropriation wrong; what does it mean to have rights. It was a privilege to hear the maturity and sincerity of truly talented students.

Junior Secondary Team: Cayla Blakey, Owen Browne, Chelsea Crossan, Calan McEwan, Bradley Munro and Harry Zwegers,

Senior Team: Max Barber, Cass Goyne, Jake Matsushita and Lilika Yamada

PBC Debaters win Gold Coast Final

PBC Junior debate teams have had a very successful year in the Gold Coast Debating Association Competition with many successes. In particular PBC 3 won their final debate and were undefeated 6 times! The final topic was 'That children under 16 should be banned from social media.' It was a secret subject/short preparation which means the team planned and wrote their winning four minute speeches in an hour and a half. They were eloquent, well-informed and funny. Very impressed.

Congratulations to Feb Browne, Avalon Rengel, Isla Gordon and Isla Till