Standpoints by students of Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary Senior School | South Africa Written by: proactive_panda_bear Senior Would giving 16-year-olds the vote improve democracy or... 05 March 2026 0 comments Written by: openhearted_hen Senior Do international alliances always make the world safer,... 04 March 2026 0 comments Comments by students of Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary Senior School | South Africa Student Comment Post Date Student: earnest_cheetah Comment: I think I improved by argumentative skills during the competition. But also my paradigm... Post: Which skill have you developed most? Date: 05/3/26 Student: powerful_dolphin Comment: The topic that made me think the most was international aid because I never thought that giving... Post: Which topic made you think the most? Date: 05/3/26 Student: sceptical_owl Comment: I think I have improved my problem-solving skills the most, because the way I think about issues... Post: Which skill have you developed most? Date: 05/3/26 Student: considerate_guava Comment: I have definitely improved all of these skills during the course of this competition but I... Post: Which skill have you developed most? Date: 05/3/26 Student: easygoing_sparrow Comment: I believe that topical talk should be compulsory in every school, as it teaches vital life... Post: Competiton #7 Date: 05/3/26 Student: decisive_power Comment: Topical Talks should be compulsory, because you learn to SUBSTANTIATE on your opinions...not... Post: Competiton #7 Date: 05/3/26 Student: creative_aspect Comment: I got 4/5 - I think that if you have limited access to the global news or don't here about these... Post: Quiz Date: 05/3/26 Student: creative_aspect Comment: The topic that made me think the most was International aid. I find this topic the most... Post: Which topic made you think the most? Date: 04/3/26 Student: considerate_guava Comment: International aid made me think the most because it is very complicated and there are so many... Post: Which topic made you think the most? Date: 03/3/26 Student: powerful_dolphin Comment: I think that I have improved my problem solving skills the most because of how deeply I have to... Post: Which skill have you developed most? Date: 03/3/26 Student: sceptical_owl Comment: I was extremely nervous when I started doing Topical Talk, but now that it's coming to an end, I... Post: What happens next in the festival Date: 03/3/26 Student: powerful_dolphin Comment: Hi there proactive_swan. I totally agree with you that everyone should have an opinion and that... Post: Who should decide where aid goes? Date: 02/3/26 Student: powerful_dolphin Comment: I'm not entirely sure what independence aspects I would lose,but maybe things like having... Post: Would you rather... Date: 02/3/26 Student: easygoing_sparrow Comment: I agree that aid is important as support, but I disagree with your point of increasing the aid... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 01/3/26 Student: powerful_dolphin Comment: I am so excited to submit standpoints and continue discussions with other people around the... Post: What happens next in the festival Date: 01/3/26 Student: powerful_dolphin Comment: I have noticed the 2 picture frames with a picture of a parachute with a small box that has a... Post: Match the objects Date: 01/3/26 Student: decisive_power Comment: My favourite activity was by FAR debating and reading/hearing other people's comments and ideas.... Post: Best part of Topical Talk? Date: 28/2/26 Student: decisive_power Comment: The foundation of a growth mindset is adaptability. This is why it quite literally allows you to... Post: Competiton #6 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 28/2/26 Student: decisive_power Comment: Thomas Brocherie made me question my own opinion. Before I watched his video, I didn't think... Post: What about the key voices? Date: 28/2/26 Student: powerful_dolphin Comment: A growth mindset can help you tackle situations by changing the way you see obstacles. Obstacles... Post: Competiton #6 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 27/2/26 View more >