Our school doesn’t only participate in the local league, but also in the regular debates taking place in Makanda and Gqebhera. As debating in our province continues to grow, Merrifield is proud to host local Junior and Senior Festivals
Merrifield also hosts the regional round of the World Scholar’s Cup in the Eastern Cape annually, with over 200 students from around the region participating in this event. As well as debating, this competition has a large academic focus, giving our Merrifield debaters a wide platform, allowing them to thrive.
Merrifield participates in Senior and Junior Border Debating Leagues, respectively. Only the top four senior teams and junior teams are invited to the Eastern Cape provincial trials and both our junior and senior teams have qualified for the above over the past 4 years.