Lara Fosbery – Year 8

On Tuesday 31 October, Emanuel’s debating squads participated in the Inter-Jewish Day School Debating Day. Moriah College, Masada College and Kesser Torah College came to Emanuel and participated as well. We debated in the B’nei Brith Girls Competition and were successful, winning our final. The day consisted of one initial round then a final.

Our first debate was about whether physical education should be compulsory in the workplace. Emanuel argued the affirmative, pointing out that physical and mental health along with the social skills of the employees can be improved by participating in the course. We won this debate against Kesser Torah.

Our final debate was against Masada College and the topic was whether it should be illegal for companies to market products to children. Emanuel again argued affirmative, bringing up points about stereotypes, racist and sexist advertisements and how children have not learnt to think critically about their choices.

The whole day was very enjoyable and educational and we had fun meeting students from the other schools.

Anne Hastings and Miriam Itzkowitz – representative of the winning Years 9 and 10 Carole Fisher Trophy

Winners of the Years 7 and 8 Bnei Brith Girls Trophy, left to right: Liat Granot, Lara Fosbery, Chloe Miller, Ruby Hurwitz, Ariella Tracton and Anne Hastings

Joshua Amoils with Masada students