7 October 2026

This holiday, six Bishops boys competed in the National Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships, hosted by Bishops.

The boys performed exceptionally well. Adam Hendrickse made the final for Interpretative Reading. Cruz Sun made the final for Impromptu Speaking. Jack Stansfield and Luca Heesom made the finals for Interpretative Reading, Impromptu Speaking and Persuasive Speaking. Hamaad Badroodien made the finals in all four categories: Debating, Interpretative Reading, Persuasive Speaking and Impromptu Speaking.

Hamaad Badroodien then progressed to the Grand Finals for Debating, and Luca Heesom progressed to the Grand Finals for Persuasive Speaking. 

Four boys placed in the top twenty overall and were then selected for the South African team. Cruz Sun placed sixteenth, Luca Heesom placed sixth, Hamaad Badroodien placed fourth and Jack Stansfield placed second. 

Well done, boys!