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6 Tips for More Eloquent Speech

2022-04-28
6 Tips for More Eloquent SpeechEasy to implement strategies for effective communication Think back on a recent speech or presentation that really captured your attention and had you thinking about it days later. What magic did the speaker cast to make it so spellbinding?  Fortunately, it’s nothing quite so arcane. …

6 Tips for Questioning

2022-04-08
by Stormee Massey on 3/6/22 Imagine this: you are in a debate round and it is time for cross-fire. You know your opponents will be asking you questions, but you realize quickly that you don’t have any of your own questions to ask. Sometimes in debate, we get so caught …

Five Ways Debate Promotes Lifelong Learning

2022-02-10
1.Taking charge of your education The stereotypical image of education is of a lecturing teacher droning on while silent, note-taking students struggling to fight off sleep. Students and teachers alike complain about this way of doing things. But there’s really nothing “traditional” about this rote model of learning at all. …

5 Tips For Thinking More Critically

2022-01-26
1. Think Slow and Steady Critical thinking can be most useful — and most difficult — when you’re confronted with an unfamiliar problem. In these situations, it’s often best to slow down rather than looking for shortcuts or going with your gut. Instead, take a step back, gather whatever information …

5 Tips for Overcoming Speech Anxiety

2022-01-11
You’re about to go on stage to speak before a huge audience. Your palms are sweaty, knees are shaking, and the butterflies in your stomach are fluttering at max speed. How will you ever make it through the presentation without throwing up?!  If only you had read some tips for …

Notice: 2022 Term 2 COVID Update

2022-01-10

Dear VDA/VWA families: First, thanks so much for all your continued support, we cannot thank you enough as we work to bring the highest quality of instruction during uncertain times. The health and safety of your child and of our community remains our highest priority, and while we started in …

5 Tips for Overcoming Speech Anxiety

2021-12-13
You’re about to go on stage to speak before a huge audience. Your palms are sweaty, knees are shaking, and the butterflies in your stomach are fluttering at max speed. How will you ever make it through the presentation without throwing up?!  If only you had read some tips for …

VDA Missed Class Policy

2021-10-08

All missed classes MUST be made up within the term. Missed classes WILL NOT carry over into the next term. Make-up classes may be completed before or after missed classes. Students may make up a maximum of 2 missed classes in a term. Students must join the class with their …

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5 Essential Life Skills You’ll Learn From Debate

2021-07-07
Who said debate club kids were nerds? Debate kids probably. Hello, my name is Grace Jia. I've been a competitive debater for more than 4 years. I’ve competed in both the American, Canadian, and World circuits and have placed 6th Place at the 34th Stanford Invitational Debate Tournament, Octofinalist Team …