The debate teams from Reddam House Bedfordview are celebrating a successful campaign within SACEE. The Reddam Royals team advanced to the finals undefeated, and the Reddam Gold team secured first place in the Eastern region.
Junior Team's Success
The school's junior team, Reddam Royals, participated in six regional SACEE debates without suffering a single defeat, thus advancing to the championship rounds undefeated. Team captain Logan Solomon noted that this unbeaten streak is a huge achievement for their team and expressed hope that it will inspire more students to take an interest in debating in the future.
Senior Team's Achievements
The senior team, Reddam Gold, also demonstrated a successful campaign by winning five out of six regional rounds, which allowed them to top the Eastern region leaderboard. Team captain Eden van Vingerd stated that they are proud to have built strong momentum after long hours of preparation and are now heading into the championship rounds with great impetus.
Future Plans and Support
Both teams will now participate in the SACEE Championship Rounds, aiming to advance further in provincial competitions. Steven Hezley, Executive Director of Reddam House Bedfordview, emphasized that debating fosters critical thinking, confident communication, and thoughtful engagement with the world among students. He noted how rewarding it is to watch students utilize these opportunities and achieve success at both regional and international levels.