The Oxford and Cambridge Debating Championships at USIU on 25th and 26th October 2024

I am immensely proud to congratulate each one of you on your incredible performance at the Oxford-Cambridge Debating Championship this past weekend. Not only did all the teams make it through the preliminary rounds, but you also achieved outstanding results across the board—ranging from Main,Gold, Silver, and Bronze to the Plate Cup.

A huge shout-out to the following stars:

• Stella Ng'ang'a and Atinuke Alfred-olajide (Year 10) – 2nd Best Overall Main Cup
• Sophia Ng'ang'a and Sofia Farrukh (Year 10) – 3rd Best Overall Main Cup
• Dhara Shah (Year 10) and Rital Hamid (Year 12) – 4th Best Overall in the Main Cup
• Jisu Sue and Tamanda Kayimbo (Year 10) – Semifinalists in the Main Cup
• Naana Mulla and Amanda Mkala (Year 12) – Semifinalists in the MainCup
• Zeenia Uppal and Michael Muriithi (Year 10) – 2nd Position in the Silver Cup
• Kaleb Mesfin and Deborah Apollos (Year 10) – Quarterfinalists in the Main Cup
• Rishon Malhotra and Ethen Charles (Year 10) – Semifinalists in the Gold Cup
• Rama Irambona (Year 10) and Benji Rwanjeu (Year 12) – Quarter Finalists in the Bronze category.
• Kavan Kislaya and O’Maira Rane (Year 9) – Semifinalists in the Gold Cup.

With 6 teams qualifying for both the Senior and Junior Cups at Oxford and Cambridge next year in March, your hard work, dedication, and debating skills have truly shone. Your sterling performance has made us all incredibly proud. Keep up this remarkable momentum!

Mrs Macharia

Debating Club Patron / HOF English

Oxford Cambridge Debating Championship Success

On Saturday, October 26th, and Sunday, October 27th, ten Braeburn debate teams, each with two dedicated debaters, set off for the prestigious Oxford-Cambridge Debating Championship at USIU. Representing Years 9 to 12, Braeburn students took on the fierce competition with determination, mastering the intricacies of the British Parliamentary Debate style.

The competition’s first round kicked off mid-morning on Saturday and continued until evening, with a break for lunch between the second and third debates. After three challenging rounds on the first day, our Braeburn teams entered the final qualifying round on Sunday with focus and determination. Thanks to their hard work, all teams reached the quarter-finals in their respective ranks and cups.

The intensity continued through the quarter- and semi-final rounds, culminating in three highly engaging Braeburn vs. Braeburn debates. In the end, three of our junior teams and one senior team triumphed, securing their places in the finals, and qualifying for the Senior and Junior Cups in Oxford and Cambridge next March.

This experience was an invaluable opportunity to enhance our confidence, communication, and critical thinking skills. Congratulations to all the talented participants, and a heartfelt thanks to the teachers and debate trainers for their support!

Sophia Ng’ang’a

Debate finalist / Year 10 Influencer