A page for people who really like debate at their young age. This is the official page account of TTES GTDS, the pioneer in elementary debate.
02/03/2019
We are congratulating our GTDS Alumni for joining the 2nd Zamboanga Inter - School Debate Challenge and to Haifa Agasid for winning Best Speaker in the Novice Category. Congratulations as well to Rada Julaili for winning 2nd Best Speaker and Ken Vinzel Dellava (Best Speaker). We are proud of you three!
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How are you GTDS Alumni? 😀
Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the Final Debate of the 4th Debate Cup, happening tomorrow at 1:00 pm at the Talon - Talon Central School SPED Center Covered Court.
Expect the unexpected from the best of the three houses!
22/02/2018
ANNOUNCEMENT:
After much consultation and thorough, careful thinking and in the spirit of fairness and equality, the adviser has decided to NO longer include the 2nd Best House Speakers for the Semi - Finals. In as much as the excess number of Government House semifinalists has been a dilemma in matching up the final four, a solution has been made. The Grade 4 - GH Finalists shall have a one on one PM and LO debate which will be more convenient to the time constraint and as well as serve as a just decision to those who made it to the Semi - Finals. A major reason for this is the Opposition's Lair Semi - Final Battle since they will only have one battle round in the semi - final and will no longer accomodate Debaters Fillers or any 2nd Best Speakers. We thank everyone for the support and understanding. May we never lose hope and determination in anything we do.
More details to be posted later. Meeting concerning this matter shall be conducted tomorrow.
Thank you.
- Teacher Sheen
2/17/2018
Dearest Quarterfinalists,
I want you to congratulate yourself for waking up this day and making a solid decision to join in the Inner - House Battle. That in itself is a manifestation of your bravery and passion. I salute you! The mere fact that you dare to test your ability means that you believe in yourself, that for you winning isn't everything and that debate is something that you just love doing. As young as you are now, your eagerness to go outside of your shell and let the world see and let your ownselves see who you are and what you can do makes you a golden admirable person worthy of commendation.
There is a difference with someone who does things and someone who really does things well, well enough to master the courage to be challenged by an on-the-spot motion, write your own speech, speak in front, stand up and ask/answer questions. All for the reason because you want to, not just because it is expected of you. Now that makes you a true winner.
Whether or not you made it to the Semi - Finals, bear in mind these three things:
1. Be humble. Every victory and every defeat are both God's gifts. A victory is a happy feeling of triumph but it also should help you remember His Generosity and Greatness. A defeat teaches lessons we would never learn from any victory. It humbles us. It makes us improve for the better. It shapes our personality to be more driven and confident.
2. The real goal was to learn and have fun. Not all those who win are happy. Not all those who lose are sad. If you have learned many things today and had fun, what more could be better than those two?
3. Keep moving forward. These little hours we spent in debating isn't everything. Debate is just an activity to help us reach a higher goal. Nevertheless, always give your very best. We aim for the culture of excellence and good character. Debate is just a tool. Once we've grown older, we would look back to GTDS and then we will realize that it was all part of a journey to help us shape our dreams and destiny.
Most of all, smile, be proud of yourself because hey, not every 8 - 12 year-old kid got to experience debate contests like you did. You joined this club voluntarily. You debated today in the Quarterfinals bravely. You made GTDS a functional club that treats each other like family. Any teacher, any parent would be proud. And for sure God Almighty too is proud of you.
Congratulations! You did awesome. You are awesome. Now go and celebrate the weekend! God bless you my dear debaters!
Sincerely with pride and love for you all,
Teacher Sheen 😙
Attention GTDS Members!
Quarterfinals this Saturday, Feb. 17. Please bring parent's consent, copy to be posted on your house group chat. You may also watch other debates before and/or after your assigned schedule.
God bless! 😊
05/02/2018
Congratulations 2nd JHCC Best Speakers! 😊