Inter-School Junior Model UN Debate Competition

GENERAL INFO JUNE 2024 COMPETITION

WINNERS OF THE JUNE 2024 DEBATE COMPETITION 

When? Thursday, June 13, 2024

What time? 6:00 - 7:00pm (Please arrive by 5.40pm)

Where? TORONTO FRENCH SCHOOL (WEST CAMPUS), 1293 Meredith Ave, Mississauga, ON L5E 2E6  Phone: (905) 278-7243

Which room?  When you enter, go to the reception and sign in and let them know you are heading to the GYM.  

ALL CONTESTANTS SHOULD ARRIVE AT 5:40 pm.  Please leave Toronto by 4.30pm to make it in time. For those coming from Toronto/ North York, please allow extra travel time for traffic. 

Parking: 

ONSITE PARKING AT THE UPPER SCHOOL: There is parking available at the school.  

Can parents come? Yes! We recommend parents come to support their kids.  Bring the siblings as well.  Our debaters have been working very hard, and this is a great opportunity for them to show everyone their skills. 

Can parents take pictures and videos? Yes!  But please be mindful of three things: 

1. Try to take pictures / videos of your child or their team only. 
2. Many of our young competitors will be on stage for the 1st time speaking solo. Too many adults with phones recording things can be intimidating.  
3. No flash please as we have children with light sensitivities

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INFORMATION FOR ALL CONTESTANTS: 

What to wear?  The Formal School Uniform is mandatory for all contestants.  You are representing your school here. 

What to bring? 

1. Bring your water bottle
2. Each team should have at least 1 computer to fact check and plan their counter-arguments. Make sure it is charged.  You will get the password for the wifi when you come. There are no spare computers available so don't forget to bring at least 1 per team. Also the event is being held in the gym so outlets for charging are hard to find.
3. Bring a great attitude - remember not everyone wins, but everyone can have fun.  

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COMPETITION INFORMATION 

Topic: Who has the responsibility for Sustainable Consumption and Production? 

Problem: We are using too many things and creating too much waste, which is harming our planet. Our current consumption patterns rely heavily on non-renewable resources and cause excessive pollution. This waste and pollution lead to environmental degradation, taking away forests, clean water, and animal homes, and contributing to climate change. Factories making lots of stuff add to the problem, creating more trash and dirty air and water. This makes it hard for people and animals to stay healthy, causing health issues, economic disparities, and social instability globally. To ensure a safe and healthy future, we need to use less, recycle more, and take better care of our Earth.

What you need to discuss:  Who is responsible for the lack of sustainable consumption? Who should take the lead and what kind of solutions are needed. Who should pay for the impact to other countries impacted by this? 

Teams:  

Team 1: Germany (TFS)

• Arshawn  (Leader) - Grade 6
• Anura - Grade 5
• Gabi - Grade 5
• Aly - Grade 5

Team 2: Ghana (TFS)

• Sohm (Leader) - Grade 6
• Baoshi - Grade 6
• Chiara - Grade 5
• Naya - Grade 5

Team 3: India (BVG)

• Melina Ziaee (Leader) - Grade 4
• Alisha - Grade 4
• Erica - Grade 4
• Mia - Grade 4
• Grace - Grade 4

Team 4: Brazil (TFS)

• Gabriel (Leader) - Grade 5
• Arya - Grade 5
• Madelaine - Grade 5

Points to consider:

1. Do not waste your allocated time talking about the topic in general, talk about how your country is impacted and whether or not your country agrees with the issue.
2. Come prepared to address issues or flaws in the other countries implementation of policies - do research on how governments of other countries represented here have one official position, but in practice do something else. Be prepared to answer the same about your country. 
3. Talk about the impact to your country of of this issue and if you feel another country has contributed to it. 
4. Have verified numbers to back your claims - the judges may ask to see your source.
5. What strategies are effective in changing consumer behavior towards sustainability, and how can these be implemented across different cultures and economies?
6. How can education systems incorporate sustainability to foster responsible consumption from a young age?
7. Suggest solutions to get the results your country wants.
8. Practice your opening speeches so you can finish it in the allocated time (2 mins)
9. Remember you cannot attack a person only the ideas. Be respectful and polite at all times.

What are you judged on?  You will be judged on 4 things: 

1. Team work
2. Opening Statement (2 mins max) 
3. Cross- Examination
4. Closing Statement (1 mins max)

Order of the teams: 

The speaking order will be selected at 5.55pm by the leaders by draw. 

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JUDGES

Due to exams and grad trips we could not find a senior in high school who is free to judge. It's hard to compete with a week of partying with friends in Cancun :-) 

Therefore the judging will be done by Hasina & Mahveen.  

• 50% from Mahveen 
• 50% from Hasina

Judges marks will not be shared.  

We have received several requests from parents to live stream the event as they are out of town or at work and cannot attend.  We are trying to figure out how accommodate but our biggest logistical issue is having someone who is able to man the live stream.  If you have a high school student at home who needs volunteer hours please email Hasina (Hasina@explorerhop.com) as we could use their help. 

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FORMAT FOR COMPETITION 

6:00 pm - Opening Remarks (Hasina)

6:05pm: Welcome remarks by TFS (Sohm) 

6:08pm: Land Acknowledgement by Chiara & Arya (Team TFS)

6:10 pm - Opening Statements by all Teams (2 minutes per team)

6:25 pm - Cross Examination 

6:45 pm - Closing Remarks (1 minute per team)

(Judges will tally their marks during after this time) 

6:50 pm - Award Ceremony 

7:00 pm - Competition ends 

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AWARDS TO BE GIVEN 

• Best Speaker Grade 4
• Best Speaker Grade 5
• Best Speaker Grade 6
• Best Overall Speaker
• Best Opening Statement (Team Award)
• Best Cross Examination (Team Award)
• Best Closing Argument (Team Award)
• Best Team Work (Team Award)
• Best Research (Team Award) 
• Best Overall Team (Team Award)

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SCHOOL SPECIFIC INFORMATION 

BVG: Please let Ms. Cornelia know if you will be carpooling with anyone.

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WAIVERS

FOR PARENTS:  If you have not sent in the waivers please do so now.  Participation in the competition assumes you are ok with the Photography and Video waiver.  

Click here for Waiver https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sb4uD-u-EECelFJmrIt7A3pA_gompCG3i22zgDizPrY/edit 

Once completed please send it to hasina@explorerhop.com 

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PREVIOUS COMPETIONS INFORMATION

WINNERS OF THE FEBRUARY 2024 DEBATE COMPETITION 

GENERAL INFO FEBRUARY 2024 COMPETITION

When? Tuesday, February 27, 2024

What time? 4:00 - 5:00 pm 

Where? Bayview Glen Independent School, Lower School Campus, 275 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 3H9.  Phone: 416.443.1030

Which room?  When you enter, go to the reception and sign in and let them know you are heading to the LIBRARY. 

Note: Bayview Glen is going through a massive rebuilding program and the entrance is under construction. (They are building a third building with a pool and impressive facilities in the adjacent plot)  There may be some inconvenience because of this.  

ALL CONTESTANTS SHOULD ARRIVE AT 3.45pm.  For those coming from Mississauga, please allow extra travel time for traffic. 

Parking: 

ONSITE PARKING AT THE UPPER SCHOOL: There is parking diagonally across the street at the upper school.  Please note, like every school during pick up time, there is a long line waiting to get into the parking lot so this can be a challenge. I would suggest dropping off the kids and then finding parking. Here is the address for the Upper Parking Lot: 

85 Moatfield Drive
​Toronto, Ontario M3B 3L6
​Phone: 416.443.1030

STREET PARKING: Do not park on the street unless it's allowed as you will probably get a ticket. 

HASINA'S PARKING HACK: Hasina parks directly across the Lower School building in the Kraft Heinz parking lot. Pass the Upper School Onsite Parking mentioned above and it's the next building.  The gate is always open and so far no one has ticketed her yet, but there is always a risk in Toronto that this could happen. 

Can parents come? Yes! Bring the siblings as well.  Our debaters have been working very hard, and this is a great opportunity for them to show everyone their skills. 

Can parents take pictures and videos? Yes!  But please be mindful of three things: 

1. Try to take pictures / videos of your child or their team only. 
2. Many of our young competitors will be on stage for the 1st time speaking solo. Too many adults with phones recording things can be intimidating.  
3. No flash please as we have children with light sensitivities

___

INFORMATION FOR ALL CONTESTANTS: 

What to wear?  The Formal School Uniform is mandatory for all contestants.  You are representing your school here. 

What to bring? 

1. Bring your water bottle
2. Each team should have at least 1 computer to fact check and plan their counter-arguments. Make sure it is charged.  You will get the password for the wifi when you come. There are no spare computers available so don't forget to bring at least 1 per team. 
3. Bring a great attitude - remember not everyone wins, but everyone can have fun.  

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COMPETITION INFORMATION 

Countries around the world have been arguing about global warming with different countries taking different approaches and different positions on whether or not global warming even exists. The United Nations Climate Change organization has been trying very hard to get consensus between its members. Your goal is to present your country’s position on climate change and convince others that your country’s path is the correct one. Address issues surrounding deforestation, coal mining, plastic water, CO2 emissions, methane and other issues that may impact your country.

Teams: 

Bayview Glen -

Team SWEDEN

• Emily Wong GR5 (Leader) 
• Katelyn Wong GR4 
• Melina Ziaee GR4

Sunnybrook:

Team BRAZIL:

• Melak Taye - GR6 (Leader) 
• Sophie Yim - GR.5
• Nicholas Motamedi - GR5
• Lucas Gonzalez -GR4

Team CHINA

• Isaac Khan - GR5 (Leader) 
• Larry Zhang - GR5
• Samiya Sardana - GR5  

Toronto French School:

Team INDIA

• Alessandra Bhatti -GR6 (Leader)
• Sohm Dixit -GR6
• Naya Aery -GR5
• Madeline Mongiardi - GR5

 Team USA

• Gabriella Bhatti - GR6 (Leader)
• Baoshi Wang - GR6
• Arya Rajput -GR5
• Chiara DeLorey -GR5

Team NIGERIA

• Anura Patel Kiran - GR5 (Leader)
• Arshawn Yazdanian - GR6
• Ethan (Yee Shing) Lai - GR5 

Points to consider:

1. Do not waste your allocated time talking about global warming in general, talk about how your country is impacted and whether or not your country agrees with the international efforts on climate change.
2. Come prepared to address issues or flaws in the other countries implementation of policies that impact global warming - do research on how governments of other countries represented here have one official position, but in practice do something else. Be prepared to answer the same about your country. 
3. Talk about the impact to your country of global warming and if you feel another country has contributed to it. 
4. Have verified numbers to back your claims - the judges may ask to see your source.
5. Suggest solutions to get the results your country wants.
6. Practice your opening speeches so you can finish it in the allocated time (2 mins)
7. Remember you cannot attack a person only the ideas. Be respectful and polite at all times.

What are you judged on?  You will be judged on 4 things: 

1. Team work
2. Opening Statement (2 mins max) 
3. Cross- Examination
4. Closing Statement (1 mins max)

ORDER OF THE OPENING STATEMENT

1. Brazil
2. Sweden
3. China
4. India
5. Nigeria
6. USA

JUDGES

To ensure fairness and make it more fun, we've invited three former students to join as judges, contributing 75% to the final competition score per team. Our young judges, all possess strong leadership qualities, and are here to showcase various avenues for growth in public speaking and debating. Contestants are encouraged to talk to them after the competition.  Don’t worry, they are al quite chatty. Here are their profiles: 

The remaining 25% of their mark will be given by Hasina and Mahveen, divided as follows: 

• 15% from Mahveen 
• 10% from Hasina

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FORMAT FOR COMPETITION 

4:00 pm - Opening Remarks (Hasina) followed by Land Acknowledgement by Melina & Kaitlyn (Team BVG)

4:10 pm - Opening Statements by all Teams (2 minutes per team)

4:25 pm - Cross Examination 

4:45 pm - Closing Remarks (1 minute per team)

(Judges will tally their marks during after this time) 

4:50 pm - Award Ceremony 

5:00 pm - Competition ends 

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AWARDS TO BE GIVEN 

• Best Speaker Grade 4
• Best Speaker Grade 5
• Best Speaker Grade 6
• Best Overall Speaker
• Best Opening Statement (Team Award)
• Best Cross Examination (Team Award)
• Best Closing Argument (Team Award)
• Best Team Work (Team Award)
• Best Research (Team Award) 
• Best Overall Team (Team Award)

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SCHOOL SPECIFIC INFORMATION 

TFS : Please let Mme Pauline know if your child will be carpooling and who they will be coming with.  Also please let her know where the child will be dropped off after the competition.  

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WAIVERS

FOR PARENTS:  If you have not sent in the waivers please do so now.  Participation in the competition assumes you are ok with the Photography and Video waiver.  

Click here for Waiver https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sb4uD-u-EECelFJmrIt7A3pA_gompCG3i22zgDizPrY/edit 

Once completed please send it to hasina@explorerhop.com