The Oratory and Debate Club of St. Antony’s College, Peruvanthanam serves as a dynamic platform for students to express their ideas, enhance their communication skills, and develop the confidence to speak effectively in public. The club encourages critical thinking, logical reasoning, and persuasive expression — essential qualities for future leaders and professionals.

The club was formally inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Sebastian, distinguished faculty member of the Department of Malayalam, St. Antony’s Higher Secondary School, Peruvanthanam. His inspiring inaugural address motivated students to embrace the power of words and to engage actively in constructive dialogue and debate.

Objectives

• To develop effective communication and public speaking skills among students.
• To promote analytical thinking and logical reasoning.
• To cultivate leadership qualities, confidence, and team spirit.
• To encourage the habit of informed discussions on social, cultural, and global issues.

Major Activities of the Club

1. Debate Competitions – Interdepartmental and intercollegiate events to enhance argumentative and reasoning skills
2. Elocution Contests – To promote clarity, fluency, and expression in speech.
3. Extempore Speaking Sessions – To build spontaneity and presence of mind.
4. Speech Craft Workshops – Training programs on voice modulation, body language, and stage confidence.
5. Group Discussions – To encourage teamwork, listening skills, and logical exchange of ideas.
6. Reading and Reflection Sessions – For improving vocabulary and critical interpretation.
7. Public Speaking Challenges – Regular in-house programs to boost self-confidence.

17 October 2025 – The Oratory and Debate Club was formally inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Sebastian, renowned Film Critic, Writer, and faculty member of St. Antony’s School, Mundakayam.

Our college’s Debate Club was officially inaugurated, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for all aspiring debaters. The inauguration ceremony took place in the College Conference Hall, where a vibrant and energetic crowd of students had gathered. The hall was filled with enthusiasm as students, driven by their passion for public speaking and critical thinking, eagerly looked forward to exploring new opportunities to refine their oratory skills. The event set an inspiring tone for the club’s future activities, fostering a spirit of healthy discussion, intellectual curiosity, and confident self-expression among the participants.