Special English Days

“Special English Days" is a much-awaited event in our school. These days consist of matches of debate as well as public speaking presentations.

Speech is power. It takes courage to stand up and speak, it takes courage to sit down and listen.

A powerful voice means the ability to influence and change lives, to inspire others to become better people.

The first day, the 27^th of March:

Morning session:

The first match of debate: 

Motion: “Secondary school students should be able to choose what they learn in school" 

Grade 7A was in team FOR and the members of the team were: Miruna Irina, Sophia Lăzărescu, Clara Spiroiu; coordinator teacher: Cătălina Buicescu.

Grade 7C was in team AGAINST and the members of the team were: Daria Uzlău, Catinca Radu, Dan Titirez; coordinator teacher: Ana Gheorghiceanu.

Winner of this match was 7C.

The second match of debate:

Motion: “Do exam results alone determine a student’s worth"

Grade 8A was in team FOR and the members of the team were: Ilinca Olteanu, Sofia Barbu, Mara Tulin; coordinator teacher: Alina Damian.

Grade 8 C was in team AGAINST and the members of the team were: Paula Stoica, Bianca Stancu, Mara Crăciun; coordinator teacher: Ana-Maria Obezaru.

Winner of this match was 8C.

Afternoon session:

Public Speaking for Grades 5 (5A and B –  coordinator teacher Irina Gidea, 5C and D – coordinator teacher Iuliana Dobrescu):

Topic: “If I had a super power…"

Winners:

Honourable mentions:  Esra Cernescu (5D), Maria Bubu (5C);

Third place: Matei Predoana (5A), Alexandru Savu (5A), Maya Timofti (5B);

Second place: Victoria Albăstroiu (5C);

First place: Andrei Alexandru (5A), Bogdan Marasoiu (5D).

The second day, the 28^th of March:

Morning session:

The first match of debate: 

Motion: “School should teach life skills" 

Grade 7C -for, grade 7B -against, 

Grade 7C was in team FOR and the members of the team were: Daria Uzlău, Dan Titirez, Catinca Radu; coordinator teacher: Ana Gheorghiceanu.

Grade 7 B was in team AGAINST and the members of the team were: Sophia Zăpuc, Bianca Ezer, Catinca Militaru; coordinator teacher: Cătălina Buicescu.

Winner of this match was 7B.

The second match of debate:

Motion: “Does the educational system kill creativity"

Grade 8C was in team FOR and the members of the team were: Bianca Stancu, Paula Stoica, Mara Crăciun; coordinator teacher: Ana-Maria Obezaru.

Grade 8 B was in team AGAINST and the members of the team were: Mara Botezatu, Luca Predoi, Luca Baias; coordinator teacher: Irina Bărburiceanu.

Winner of this match was 8B.

Afternoon session:

Public Speaking for Grades 6 (6A and B – coordinator teacher Irina Bărburiceanu; 6C – coordinator teacher Irina Gîdea):

Topic: “Which sense would you be willing to give up if you had to?"

Winners:

Honourable mention: Natalia Zinevici (6C), Alexandra Niculiță (6A);

Third place: Maria Trantea (6B);

Second place: Filip Popescu (6B);

First place: Sofia Spătaru (6C).

The third day, the 29^th of March:

Morning session:

The final match of debate: 

Motion: “People can save nature using technology" 

Grade 7B was in team FOR and the members of the team were: Sophia Zăpuc, Bianca Ezer, Catinca Militaru; coordinator teacher: Cătălina Buicescu.

Grade 8B was in team AGAINST and the members of the team were: Mara Botezatu, Luca Predoi, Luca Baias; coordinator teacher: Irina Bărburiceanu.

Winner of the debate competition was 8B.

Afternoon session:

Public Speaking: High school (10A – coordinator teacher Irina Bărburiceanu; 10B – coordinator teacher Cristiana Cristea; 11A – coordinator teacher Ana Gheorghiceanu; IB1 – coordinator teacher Cristiana Cristea)

Topic: “Explain the word love to someone without using the word love"

Winners:

Honourable mention: Ștefan Pascu (11A);

Third place: Maria Ionescu (10A);

Second place: Alexandra Popescu (IB1);

First place: Adelina Munteanu (10A) si Victor Dinu (10B).

For all sessions, memebers of the jury were:

• Radu Moldovan (drama teacher);
• Ruxandra Catana ( cultural event organiser, member of the Board of Directors of ASEB);
• Cristiana Cristea (English teacher);
• Ecaterina Pădureanu (English and Italian teacher, representative of Fischer Educational Centre);
• Octavian Dima (SEB alumnus).

We are also very proud to present to you the new issue of the English Language Magazine Bits & Pieces. It has amazing graphics, really appealing articles and interviews. This is quite a competitive magazine with other English magazines from other high schools.

Congratulations to all teachers and students! It has been an amazing event!