PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, November 21st, 2025, St. Dominic High School proudly represented Dutch St. Maarten in the Regional Rights of a Child Debate. Competing against teams from St. Kitts, Anguilla, Martinique, St. Barths, and French St. Martin, our students emerged victorious, winning the overall debate competition! Representing SDHS were the speakers:
Nyah Kalmera (F5B),
Aditi Rajpal (F4C),
Tamanna Sharma (F4A), and
Tanishka Shroff (F4A).
The very next day, Saturday November 22nd, 2025, the debate team had readied themselves to faceoff St. Maarten Academy Academic in the finals of the Annual Interscholastic Debate Competition at the University of St. Martin. SDHS argued in favour of the moot: "Our Modern Carnival does not preserve the culture for the youth". Our speakers for this event were:
Magdalina Dorlis (IB1),
Tyrique Walsh (4C), and
Tanya Halley (4B)
Special congratulations to Magdalina, who was named the Best Speaker for the evening!
That night, mentor for the Debate Team and Head of the Social Science Department, Ms. Daniella Arrindell, received high praises for her guidance and the team's growth throughout the competition season.
The SDHS Debate Team consists of 31 students (including researchers, writers, and speakers) guided by Ms. Arrindell and supported by amazing parents—a true recipe for success!
Congratulations to the entire team on this outstanding achievement!!!
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