Posted On: 17 March, 2025
From VMDC Championship to the SSIS Spring Invitational Debate 2025 Gold Medal, TNIS-ers have once again asserted their prowess at the Vietnamese Scholars Debating Championship!
This competition, hosted by Hanoi Toronto School and E-HOME INSTITUTE, follows the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) model and provides students aged 8-13 with the opportunity to refine their critical thinking, English proficiency, and competitive spirit.
Congratulations to our outstanding TNIS students for securing top awards:
🏆 TROPHY WINNERS: Woobeen, Geonhong, Woojin
🥇 GOLD WINNERS: Minjae, Yumin, Lucy
🥉 BRONZE WINNERS: Ian, Aqua, Soohuyn
Every sharp argument, every confident stance—these are what make TNIS debaters stand strong on the competitive stage! Cheers to our TNIS-ers, the eloquent leaders of tomorrow!
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