The Fenton’s Debate Project is a literacy project which seeks to expose students to transformational experience by making them excellent readers and researchers whiles developing their communication skills and confidence through debate competitions. The project is opened to all Edify E-reader partner schools.
The regional competition took place in May. On June 18, 2018, the maiden national championship edition took place at Maison Francaise at the University of Ghana Legon. It brought together schools in Western, Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions to compete for both the semi-finals and finals themes. All 4 schools competed in the semi-finals on the theme “Education Technology is the Gateway to 21st Century Skills”.
At the end of the round, 2 schools; Comfort Academy and Zion Praise made it to the finals. They competed on the theme “Christ-Centered Education is Quality Education”.
Zion Praise Educational Complex lifted the trophy as they vehemently spoke for the motion.
At the event, we were privileged to have Chris Crane – Co-founder of Edify, Rod Dammeyer – Edify Board Member, Ken Appenteng – VP of Africa Programs and Godwin Fiagbor – Ghana Programs Director. We were also honored to have the entire Edify Ghana Staff present.
The debate team from our national champion school; Zion Praise, was awarded with a partial scholarship for a term, Edify branded items, and a plaque.
All debaters also received Edify branded items and other souvenirs.
Debaters, Teachers, Invited Guests, Judges, Edify Staff and Students, we say Ayekoooo!!!