INTER-HOUSE DEBATE COMPETITION 2025
The much-awaited *Interhouse Debate Competition* was held at St. Patrick’s Junior College, showcasing the fiery wit, eloquence, and confidence of the Patricians. The event was divided into *Junior and Senior categories*, with thought-provoking topics that tested not just logic, but also perspective.
The programme was judged by an esteemed panel of judges including Ma'am Vinny Khandelwal and Ma'am Jeniffer Stephen.
For the *Junior Category, the motion of the debate was *“Discipline is more important than freedom.” The young debaters presented their arguments with clarity and conviction. *Adamya Sharma from Blue House* emerged as the Best Speaker for the Motion, while *Naisha Magan from Green House* was awarded Best Speaker Against the Motion, both impressing the judges with their poise and persuasive delivery.
In the *Senior Category, the debaters locked horns on the topic *“The feeling of rejection is influenced more by society than by self-perception.” The arguments were powerful, insightful, and fiercely competitive. *Chhanak Ambesh (Blue House)* secured the title of Best Speaker for the Motion, while *Inika Mohile (Blue House)* was adjudged Best Speaker Against the Motion, both making the Blue House shine bright.
With outstanding performances across both categories, *Blue House was declared the Overall Champion, followed by **Red House in second place, Green House in third, and Yellow House in fourth place*.
The final scoreboard stood as follows:
* *Blue House – 517 points*
* *Red House – 500 points*
* *Green House – 482 points*
* *Yellow House – 471 points*
Towards the end, the students were blessed to receive the valuable feedback of our judges and their inspiring words which instilled in them a sense of motivation for their future endeavors.
The competition was a true testament to the debating spirit of the Patricians—where words became weapons, ideas became sparks, and intellect became the ultimate victor.
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