and Debate Competition

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Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) International essay Writing and Debate Competition

Four students, Yara Kharrat, Sabine Khaled and Jana Karnib and Jana Mukaddam represented IC at an international essay and debate competition in Dubai in April.

Seventeen different countries were participating in what has become a significant global educational initiative focused on sustainability. Yara won 4th place in the Primary school essay writing contest. Sabine was chosen as one of the best debaters. Jana K’s team won best debating team and Jana M’s essay placed in the final of the Secondary school competition. IC was also pleased to receive the runnerup award for best sustainable schools YouTube video entry, principally developed by Yara’s sister, Kristin Kharrat.

Following the two days of competition, the team were invited to a variety of sustainable sites in the UAE, taking in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi (where Sabine highlighted her debating skills to a panel of top judges) and to the Sustainable City in Dubai.