The Debate Club consists of weekly meetings which focus on discussing, exploring and analyzing all sides/perspectives/viewpoints of challenging, complex, and at times controversial topics. Debaters try to see the world objectively, by analyzing and evaluating both sides to an argument. It's a place for students to discover more about their own opinions, as well as to hear the viewpoints of their peers. We share, discuss, and debate using both an informal and formal debate structure. 

As part of this process, students engage with the Canadian Parliamentary debate format, which allows them to work closely with a partner to develop a constructive case, face an opposing team and refute contested points, and provide final summaries in their attempts to persuade judges that they have presented the stronger and more convincing argument.

It is a rigorous and highly academic process which requires the debaters to hone their research skills, teaches them the ability to draft and organize a logical and coherent argument, to time manage, and to practice their public speaking, active listening and critical-thinking skills, all while having fun and engaging with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.  

Students often choose to participate in monthly tournaments against teams from other schools and school divisions, or take part in events hosted by external organizations such as the Model United Nations and the Youth Parliament of Manitoba as well.