It has been a real pleasure to work with the Worshipful Company of International Bankers to introduce debating into SSLP schools this year.
Five state schools received six week’s of training from Debate Mate before being invited to enter a beginner’s competition open to all SSLP schools.
On Wednesday 4th May eight teams gathered at JAGS for three rounds of debating before a final between the hosts and St Michael’s Catholic College. It was the home team, ranging from year 7 to 12, who won by a narrow margin.

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