"Always try think about a debate topic from many different perspectives."

"Write whenever you can about anything and everything"

"Think like an adjudicator"

"Approach learning with a receptive mindset and  never feel limited in what you can convey through writing."

'Never be afraid of making mistakes, whether in writing or public speaking. Always seek constructive feedback and guidance whenever you have any concerns."

"Think critically, have an open mind and of course have fun!"

"Always focus on setting small goals for each time you debate so that you can see improvement each time. Most importantly, enjoy the process and have fun!"

"I think that participating in debating and leadership events are really important to help you learn how to articulate your thoughts successfully and convey opinions on issues you are passionate about."

"Have a positive mindset towards feedback. I remember I would take feedback as personal criticism rather than appreciating and enjoying it as a way to improve!"

"Try to take risks and get out of your comfort zone as much as possible!"

"Students should expose themselves to a variety of mediums they feel comfortable with or passionate about. Be it through books, films, video games, podcasts, or other forms of creative or informative expression, they should continuously expand their inherent knowledge of how people think, speak and act, so that they may develop their ability to inherently understand and enhance the texts they are made to analyse and generate in school."

"Approach writing with a growth mindset and willingness to learn. Don't feel limited by your current abilities, however embrace the idea that you can always learn and grow as a writer, and don't limit yourself to certain topics or writing styles."

"I used to get very upset at how hard it was for me to see improvements in my results, but I learnt that some people like myself take time and more experiences to improve. So, stay resilient and always trust your efforts!"

"Don't be afraid of failure - be confident in yourself and try new things! Broadening your skillset is tremendously beneficial and helps you to see the bigger picture!"

"Set small goals each week, in the long run you will see a massive improvement in your debating and public speaking skills!"