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Debating at Regis 2017
The demand to join the debating teams at Regis has grown exponentially
over the last few years. As we strive to increase the scope of opportunities for
the boys, we have been delighted to offer more places in 2017 and to expand
the program. This year we have participated in the GKC, The Independent
Schools' Debating Association (ISDA) and Schools Debating Network (SDN)
competitions. We have also added a new competition of ‘friendly’ debates
with Abbotsleigh, as a trial this year. The debating competition culminates in
the IPSHA Debating Competition, which this year was held at Abbotsleigh on
Monday 23 October. The boys who represented Riverview all spoke incredibly
well, and their immeasurable improvement was evident during the two strategic
and creative debates. It was the end of a very intense year of debating. The boys
and I are extremely grateful for the coaching and mentoring leadership of Tom
Osborne and Alex McManis, who have worked with Regis during 2017.
S I N E A D Z I L L E , R EG I S D E BATI N G C O O R D I N AT O R
Regis in Service
Each year, Regis celebrates Saint Ignatius’ Feast Day with fun
activities, time for reflection and a focus on service for others. This
year, as part of the program, Regis held its first ‘Father/Son Winter
Sleepout’. The initiative was well supported with 45 Father/Son teams
braving the cold winter’s night and the hard ground to participate.
The Sleepout not only raised $2300 to support Jesuit Mission, but
also raised awareness and provoked conversation regarding the
many people in our community who are faced with the challenge
of homelessness.
In Terms 3 and 4, Year 6 students continued their focus on service
when studying the Garate project in Religious Education. As part
of their study, they visited Cana Farm to meet and hear the stories
of individuals who have experienced and overcome homelessness
with the help of the Cana Community. Participating in these service
activities allowed the students an opportunity to broaden their
experience and deepen their engagement with issues of social justice.
K AT E M O O R E , A S S IS TA N T H E A D O F R EG I S
Above Working hard at Cana Farm Below The Father/Son Winter Sleepout
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