St Andrew's School - 24th February 2025

A very encouraging session with our St Andrew's debating and interview club.

We began with a focus on the key skill of active listening and how to use the points made by opponents and colleagues alike in a formal debate. 

Our newsround took in: 

Events in Ukraine

& the German elections

Warm-up questions included highlights from half term and whether we should have role models?

Our debates discussed the motions/topics:

• Should there be limits to Freedom of Speech?

• Should there be a peace deal with the War in Ukraine?

• Should we spend more on defence? 

• This House would increase connections between St Pancras and European cities for train travel 

• Should coding be a required subject in school?

• Are pets useful and helpful?

• Is it ok to uncover/research tombs (with the recent royal tomb discovery in Egypt)?

  
  

This was a really impressive debating session, with excellent contributions throughout. Well done all!