Three Forum members competed at the International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition held in Calgary last week, participating in parliamentary debating, impromptu speaking, interpretive reading, after dinner speaking, and persuasive speaking. The team’s performance upheld Deerfield’s reputation for excellence at international competitions with one member qualifying for the finals in Parliamentary Debating (out of 64 [...]

Tryouts for the International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday, May 20th in the Deerfield Room. The 2012 IISPSC tournament will be held at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School in Calgary from October 25-28, 2012. Those students interested in trying out will be asked to do the following: 

As members of Deerfield Academy, we are privileged enough to be constantly exposed to rich opportunities that broaden our international outlook. Developing a global dimension in our way of thinking is one of the most important lessons to learn during the short time we spend here. This recent summer, I took an opportunity through Round [...]