The annual interschool debating excellence was held on 28^th November at the school campus. Team TANDEM was pleased to welcome teams from six city schools apart from a team from Lalaji Memorial Omega International School. The participants were from Chennai Public school, Chettinad Vidyashram, Headstart School  (HLC), PSBB Millennium School, Vaels International School and A.M. Jain School.

The topics for this edition of TANDEM were based on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The jury members were Mr. Niveshvanan, Asst.Prof. MCC College and Ms. M.S. HarithaSansay – Teacher Trainer (CIDTT).

It was an absolute treat for everyone involved to witness the brilliant arguments between the teams that were supported by students’ critical thinking and persuasive communications skills. The judges had their task cut out at every round!

As TANDEM 2018 drew to a close, Team Chettinad Vidyashram was declared the worthy winner. Further awards were presented to:

Best Debator-Winners: Nishant Kumar, Ann Sarasa and Aryan Mohapatra from Chettinad Vidyashram
Best Debator-RunnerUp: Preksha, Tanya J.V.L. and Arunachalam from Chettinad Vidyashram
Best Argument – Arunachalam from Chettinad Vidyashram
Best Diplomat – Nitya Krishnan from HLC (Headstart)