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St. John’s High School hosted the fifth edition of its highly anticipated St. John's All India Debate Competition, bringing together some of the brightest minds from across the nation. This prestigious event, known for its intense debating sessions and excellent display of talent, spanned over two days, featuring multiple rounds of rigorous debates on a wide range of topics, from contemporary issues to philosophical discussions.
With participants hailing from top schools across India, this debate is a platform where eloquence, critical thinking, and intellectual prowess are on full display.
Mr Tejveer Singh (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Depts. Of Local Government, Industries & Commerce and IT was the Guest of Honour for the Award ceremony. The Mega Prize of ₹1,00,000 was awarded to the winning team from St. Columba’s School, New Delhi.
The chief guest was Mr. Sundeep Sikka, ED and CEO, Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. who inaugurated the event on Saturday 24 August. The presence of esteemed judges, including renowned academicians, legal experts, and public speakers, ensured a high standard of evaluation for the debaters.
Mr Tejveer Singh (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Depts. Of Local Government, Industries & Commerce and IT was the Guest of Honour for the Award ceremony. The Mega Prize of ₹1,00,000 was awarded to the winning team from St. Columba’s School, New Delhi.
Apart from the mega prize, there were also other exciting awards for Best Speaker, Best Rebuttal, and Best Interjector.
As the fifth edition, this debate carried forward the legacy of fostering critical thinking and articulate communication, values that St. John’s High School has always fostered in its own students.
WINNERS SJAID 2024
Day 1 ( 24/8/24)
Best Rebuttal- Rishita Sharma, Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh
Best Interjector – Hardi Sheth , St. Vincent’s High And technical School, Asansol
Best Speaker – Joshan Singh Sidhu, St. John’s high School
Day 2 ( 25/8/24)
Best Rebuttal- Aditya Merchant, The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai
Best Interjector- Kabeer Singh , St. John’s high School
Best Speaker – Ibadat Bhogal, Sacred Heart Sen Sec School, Chandigarh
WINNING SCHOOL- Team of Uday Singh and Ronel Jacob Mathew from St. Columba’s School, new Delhi
RUNNERS UP- Team of Pratyush Ray Mishra and Sagnik Banerji from St. Patrick’s Higher Secondary School, Asansol