Debating Society

Follow the links for details about all our our debating clubs:

 

How does it work?

In a nutshell: two teams prepare arguments for and against the motion, they debate and then answer questions from the audience

 

Why Debating? 

  • A great way to develop confidence at speaking aloud and in front others
  • Useful for public speaking development
  • Helpful across a range of subject areas
  • A way of arguing and complaining in a respectable manner
  • A skill that is valued by top universities
  • A fun way of meeting new people
  • A way to stay in the warm during those cold winter months!
  • Opportunities to debate against students from other schools