In SJC’s Debate Circle, we aim to create a communications culture through exposure. Every member in SJC’s Debate Circle undergoes rigorous training that develops her critical and creative thinking skills. Starting off with acquiring current affairs knowledge and general public speaking skills for all, members progress to specialise in public speaking, competitive debating, problem solving, or programme management. Students develop their communication and leadership skills over the years. Senior members are trained to teach and mentor their juniors. At the end of their 4 or 5 years with Debate Circle, students are enriched and leave as confident and eloquent individuals.

Objectives

To develop critical thinkers and confident speakers
To develop students who are socially aware and up to date with current affairs
To develop students’ leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in teams

Activities

Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championship
Invitational Inter-Schools Debating Competitions
Community Problem Solving (CmPS) Competition
National Public Speaking Competition
Discussion of current affairs

CCA Information

Time	Wednesday & Friday, 3.45 pm to 6:15 pm.
Venue	I&E Room (E02-01)
Teacher-in-charge	Ms Sarah Sharmini d/o Rajam (IC) Mrs Rachel Tan

Achievements

Year	Name of Competition	Division/Category	Achievement
2019	Hua Yi Debate Invitational	Silver Division	1^st Runner-Up
2018	Raffles Under-14s Debating Championship	Silver Division	1^st Place
	Community Problem Solving Competition	Open	Finalist
	National Public Speaking Competition	Open	8^th Position
2017	National Public Speaking Competition 2017	Secondary Category	4^th Place
2016	National Public Speaking Competition 2016	Secondary Category	4^th Place

Clubs and Societies

Physical Sports

Uniformed Groups

Visual & Performing Arts

Pixel Playhouse