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SUMMARY:Inter-School Debate Competition
DESCRIPTION:Inter-School Debate Competition 2026\nDWPS Noida Extension proudly presents the Annual Inter-School Debate Competition on January 25\, 2026. This prestigious event brings together the brightest young minds from schools across the region to engage in intellectual discourse and showcase exceptional oratory skills. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, January 25\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: School Auditorium\nEntry: Free for all (registration required for participants) \nCompetition Format\nThe competition will be conducted in three categories based on grade levels: \nJunior Category (Grades V-VII)\n\nFormat: Individual speeches (3 minutes each)\nTopic: “Technology in Education: Boon or Bane”\nParticipating Schools: 12 schools\nTime Slot: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nMiddle Category (Grades VIII-X)\n\nFormat: Two-person debate teams\nTopic: “Social Media Should Be Banned for Teenagers”\nParticipating Schools: 10 schools (20 teams)\nTime Slot: 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM\n\nSenior Category (Grades XI-XII)\n\nFormat: Parliamentary debate style\nTopic: “This House Believes That Climate Action Should Take Priority Over Economic Growth”\nParticipating Schools: 8 schools (16 teams)\nTime Slot: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nDistinguished Panel of Judges\nWe are honored to have an eminent panel of judges for this year’s competition: \n\nDr. Rajesh Khanna – Former Principal\, Delhi Public School\, Professor of English Literature\nMs. Anita Desai – Award-winning Author and Poet\nMr. Vikram Seth – Journalist and Public Speaking Coach\nAdv. Priya Sharma – Supreme Court Advocate and Debating Champion\nProf. Ashok Kumar – Head of Communication Studies\, Jawaharlal Nehru University\n\nCompetition Rules & Guidelines\nGeneral Rules:\n\nEach team must register online by January 20\, 2026\nTopics may not be changed or modified\nUse of notes is permitted but discouraged\nElectronic devices must be switched off during presentations\nTime limits will be strictly enforced with warning signals\nJudges’ decisions are final and binding\n\nEvaluation Criteria:\n\nContent & Arguments (40 points): Logical reasoning\, factual accuracy\, depth of analysis\nDelivery & Presentation (30 points): Clarity\, confidence\, voice modulation\, eye contact\nLanguage & Expression (20 points): Vocabulary\, grammar\, eloquence\nRebuttal & Response (10 points): Addressing opponent’s arguments effectively\n\nPrizes & Recognition\nCategory Winners:\n\nFirst Prize: Trophy + Certificate + ₹10\,000 cash prize\nSecond Prize: Trophy + Certificate + ₹7\,000 cash prize\nThird Prize: Trophy + Certificate + ₹5\,000 cash prize\n\nSpecial Awards:\n\nBest Speaker (Overall): Trophy + Certificate + ₹5\,000\nBest Rebuttal: Certificate + Book voucher worth ₹2\,000\nRising Star Award: For outstanding junior participant\nParticipation Certificates: For all participants\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n9:30 AM – 10:00 AM\nRegistration & Welcome Tea\n\n\n10:00 AM – 10:15 AM\nInauguration Ceremony\n\n\n10:15 AM – 12:00 PM\nJunior Category Debates\n\n\n12:00 PM – 12:15 PM\nBreak\n\n\n12:15 PM – 2:15 PM\nMiddle Category Debates\n\n\n2:15 PM – 2:30 PM\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nSenior Category Debates\n\n\n4:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nPrize Distribution & Closing Ceremony\n\n\n\nDWPS Team Representatives\nDWPS will be represented by carefully selected student teams who have demonstrated exceptional debating prowess: \nJunior Team:\n\nAarav Malhotra (Grade VII)\nAnanya Kapoor (Grade VI)\n\nMiddle Team:\n\nRohan Verma (Grade IX) – Team Captain\nPriya Sharma (Grade X)\n\nSenior Team:\n\nKavya Reddy (Grade XII) – Team Captain\nArjun Singh (Grade XI)\n\nGuest Speaker\nThe event will feature a keynote address by Mr. Shashi Tharoor\, Member of Parliament\, Author\, and Former UN Under-Secretary-General\, on the topic “The Art of Constructive Debate in Modern Democracy.” \nSpectator Information\nParents\, students\, and members of the public are welcome to attend as audience members: \n\n✓ Entry is free (no registration required for audience)\n✓ Auditorium seating capacity: 500 persons\n✓ First-come\, first-served basis for seating\n✓ Photography allowed (without flash)\n✓ Live streaming available on school website\n✓ Refreshments available in school cafeteria\n\nHow to Participate (For Other Schools)\nSchools wishing to participate should: \n\nRegister online at web.democlicks.com/dwpsnew/debate2026\nRegistration deadline: January 20\, 2026\nRegistration fee: ₹500 per team\nSubmit participant details and school authorization letter\nReceive confirmation email with competition guidelines\n\nWhy Attend?\n“Debate teaches students critical thinking\, research skills\, and the ability to articulate ideas persuasively—essential skills for success in the 21st century.” – Academic Coordinator\, DWPS \n\n✓ Witness exceptional young talent in action\n✓ Learn effective communication strategies\n✓ Network with educators and students from various schools\n✓ Gain insights from expert judges and speakers\n✓ Support and cheer for participating students\n\nAbout DWPS Debate Society\nThe DWPS Debate Society is one of our most active Clubs & Societies\, meeting weekly to hone critical thinking and public speaking skills. Our debaters have won numerous accolades at district\, state\, and national levels. \nDebate Club Coordinator: Ms. Neha Gupta\nEmail: debate@dwpsnoidaex.com\nMeeting Schedule: Every Wednesday\, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM \nContact Information\nFor competition queries\, registration\, or general information: \nEvent Coordinator: Mr. Rajat Mishra\nEmail: events@dwpsnoidaex.com\nPhone: +91-120-1234567 (Ext. 345)\nWhatsApp: +91-98765-43210 \n\nJoin us on January 25\, 2026\, for an intellectually stimulating day of debate and discourse! \nLet’s celebrate the power of words\, ideas\, and persuasive communication. See you at the competition!
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