SINHALA DEBATING CIRCLE

Description

“Without debate, without criticism, no administration and no country can succeed and no republic can survive” says John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) 

 The Sinhala Debating Circle was formed as a subsection of the Sinhala Literature Society of Bishop’s College . All members (from grade 6 onwards) regularly get opportunities to participate in inter-school tournaments. The society has brought many benefits to its members, including interacting with others, problem-solving, making decisions and developing independence.

The Sinhala Debating Circle organises regular sessions to help its members develop essential critical thinking skills  which enhances the ability to put forward well thought out arguments in addition to questioning the evidence behind a particular stance or conclusion.

Vision 

To produce skilled debaters who will spread positive and inspirational messages to all.

Mission 

To inculcate knowledge, creativity, critical thinking, communication skills and proficiency in  Sinhala Language as well as to instill discipline, collectivity, sisterhood, empathy, self-confidence and other positive human attributes in students, in order that they may excell in the field of debating with relentless effort and endure victory with humility and defeat with graciousness.

Teachers In Charge and Office Bearers

Teacher’s In Charge         : Ms. I. D. Sharmalie

                                                      Ms. Sandamalie Jayaratne

                                                      Ms. Sagarika Premaratne

                                                      Ms. Disna Gamachchige

Debating Circle Captain : Yenuli Jayasekara

Vice Captain                        : Menudi Wanasinghe