Chepstow House School - Summer Term 2025

We have had a great few weeks of debates at Chepstow House covering a range of topics and events from recent news including VE Day celebrations (and a new coin), the election and inauguration of the new Pope, Trump's trade Tariffs, to the M&S Cyber attack, and the recent loan of rock dust from the moon lent by China to UK.

One of the most impressive debates centred on the motion: 'This House would work collaboratively when it comes to space exploration rather than acting as individual countries'.

In addition, amongst other topics, we have explored whether those creating / doing cyber attacks should receive tougher sentences and whether there is more we can do for the planet inspired by the work of David Attenborough (turning 99 this year).

We have also examined philosophical questions, such as 'it is better to be right or better to be kind'. The group really enjoys voting and we have two tellings per motion.

We have also looked at unseen-'on this day' examples, the theme this week took in the execution in 1536 of Anne Boleyn. Previous examples have included the first vaccination (smallpox) in 1796. 

On skills we have worked on opening and closing statements, POIs and rhetorical questions.

Well done all on such an impressive first half of the term!