WCCS debating & interview clubs - Summer Term 2025

We have had an excellent start to the Summer term with our debating and interview clubs at WCCS.   

On skills we have focussed on persuasive language and how to tackle public speaking nerves.

For our newsround we have discussed tariffs, the nationalisation of British steel,  the War in Ukraine, the passing of Pope Francis, and the all women Blue Origin Space mission.

Warm up questions have looked at highlights from the holidays, with an emphasis on why/justification.  

Our set-piece debates focussed on:

• Whether the Blue Origin Space mission was just a publicity stunt? or a great event for humanity? We also referenced the role of Katy Perry and the other passengers. 

• Whether junk food and sugary treats should be banned in schools? 

• If Rory Mcllroy's 'never give up on your dreams' comments post Master golf victory are the right words/message for children? or such ideas lead to dashed hopes and false dreams?

• On the back of Alan Titchmarsh's comments, we also discussed whether the UK market for the avocado was damaging to the environment and whether households should change their habits/shopping to help the environment/climate 

It was super to see students incorporating skills of the week (and past terms) with some superb extended proposition and opposition argumentation.

Our unseen work took in the St George's Day crowning of Charles II in 1661. 

Well done all!