Fountain School Seals Group D Victory as I Beg To Differ Advances to Round of 12
Fountain School in Abuja secured a top spot in Group D of a debate competition after a walkover victory against Heritage Group of Schools. The competition now moves to the Round of 12 to determine the eventual winner.
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Highlights the role of extracurricular academic competitions in developing critical thinking and public speaking skills among students.
<p>In the final Group D encounter, Fountain School, Jikwoyi, Abuja, presented the proposition on "Homework Improves Academic Performance" after Heritage Group of Schools, Lagos, decided not to participate in today's debate because they had been unable to secure a win at the group stage.</p>
<p>With Heritage absent, Fountain School presented its case without an opposing team.</p>
<p>The school argued that properly assigned homework reinforces classroom learning, strengthens memory and understanding, develops discipline and independent study habits, and prepares students for examinations and future responsibilities.</p>
<p>It also maintained that concerns over stress, reduced leisure time, cheating and inequality stem largely from poor implementation, arguing that proper supervision and stronger educational support can address those challenges.</p>
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