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Getting ready for battle … Nanango SHS students Danika Deweers, Kaycee Barron and Macey Roberts at Kilkivan State High School on Saturday (Photo: John Box)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 20, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nanango State High School’s Year 9 debating team travelled to Kilkivan on Saturday to take part in the junior area final of the Apex Debating Competition.<\/p>\n

Danika Deweers, Kaycee Barron and Macey Roberts came up against a top team from Fraser Coast Anglican College.<\/p>\n

The topic was “That the cashless debit card will improve the quality of life for families receiving welfare payments”.<\/p>\n

Fraser Coast drew the Affirmative case while Nanango State High School argued the Negative position.<\/p>\n

South Burnett adjudication chairman John Box represented the South Burnett on the adjudication panel alongside to adjudicators from Fraser Coast Apex.<\/p>\n

Emma-Kate Currie, who is the National co-ordinator for the Apex competition, chaired the debate.<\/p>\n

“The Fraser Coast team had very polished, confident speakers and delivered a well-prepared team performance,” John said.<\/p>\n

“Nanango went very well and used an angle that they agreed with the Opposition in some areas but with a clever twist they argued the card ‘may’ improve the quality of life, not ‘will’ improve the quality of life.<\/p>\n

“One adjudicator scored the debate within half a point but on a unanimous and close decision, Fraser Coast Anglican College were declared the winners.”<\/p>\n

The Nanango State High School team had earned the right to take part in the final after defeating Kingaroy State High School in a close result at the South Burnett final held in July.<\/p>\n

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Fraser Coast Anglican College students Asaad Ahmad, Shruti Pillai and Maya Mackay (Photo: John Box)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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