Posted On: 14 March, 2025
SSIS Spring Invitational Debate 2025 was held on March 7-8, at Saigon South International School. Competing against international school teams from across the country, TNIS Skittles and TNIS Bengal Begal asserted their dominance, securing:
🥇 TNIS SKITTLES – GOLD MEDAL!
🥈 TNIS BENGAL BEGAL – SILVER MEDAL!
The debate topics tackled pressing global issues, including "The benefits of artificial intelligence in education" and "The language of empires, colonies, and indigenous peoples." TNIS debaters demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, structured arguments, and persuasive delivery, earning well-deserved victories!
Congratulations to our talented TNIS debaters! May you continue to reach new heights in the world of debate!
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