Debating is both a skill and artform. We know that being able to construct an argument, work as part of a team, articulate your perspective and consider alternate points of view are all integral to supporting constructive discussion and social cohesion in our society. The Premier's Debating Challenge helps develop these skills from the earliest opportunity. Marsden Road Public School's debating team, Marsden Road Legends, recently won the round 2 regional finals of Premier's Debating Challenge. The topic was 'that schools should teach Year 5 and 6 students' life-skills like cooking, sewing and how to fix things'. According to the adjudicator, the team presented cohesive and highly persuasive arguments, as well as extremely detailed rebuttals. Earlier this year, the Marsden Road Legends also won rounds against Bonnyrigg Public School, Edensor Park Public School, Mount Pritchard East Public School and against Marsden Road's other debating team, the Superstars, to make it into the knockout round. I extend my congratulations to Legends' team members Emily, Liyanna, Sashe and Marija on their recent success, and I wish them well in the upcoming competitions as the Premier's Debating Challenge progresses.