Netball: Girls' Pre-Season Training for selected pupils at King's, finishes 5:00pm
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This House believes that Extinction Rebellion has done more harm than good for the movement towards climate action...
The second round of Inter-House Debating saw Wellesley and New House tackle the impact of the Extinction Rebellion and whether they have had a positive/ negative impact. It was a pleasure to adjudicate such an impressive debate, with both teams demonstrating great levels of research and public speaking skills. It was also incredibly impressive to see Grace of Wellesley House 3rd Form, speak so passionately and well in her first debate at King’s. New House developed a very clear argument and caused difficulties for Wellesley with their use of ‘Points of Information’ and application of data from various studies. However, Wellesley House ensured they defined the motion, kept rigidly to their key arguments and delivered a very effective rebuttal. Whilst Wellesley ran out victorious, both teams deserve huge credit for the time and preparation that they put into this debate. I hope that both teams have an opportunity to face each other again after such a passionate debate and close outcome.
Dan Cupit - Deputy Head, Academic
The School Debate was a battle, as the teams were well researched and confident in their delivery. It was a close match between Blackford and Lyon House, although Lyon pushed ahead, gaining high marks for style, as the team put their notes to one side and spoke persuasively on Extinction Rebellion doing more harm than good. Lyon argued it was more the fault of some right wing newspapers disparaging Extinction Rebellion, and not the peaceful protests. Blackford argued that Extinction Rebellion was needed because the Government was focused on the short termism of elections, not the long term investment in the environment. Lyon won the debate with 43 points to 40.
Alison Grant - Deputy Head
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.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A festive outing for the Girls' Boarding Houses")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The first knock-out round of the Inter-House Debating Competition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A packed theatre for the Blackford House Charity Film Night")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An exciting Girls' Inter-House Chess Tournament")
.gif&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A strongly contested round 2 of the Inter-House Debating Competition on Artificial Intelligence")
.JPG&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Great fun was had at the Priory House Charity Hockey Competition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An excellent start to the Inter-House Debating Competition")
%207x5.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "We are delighted that Dr Emily Corrigan will be the new Wellesley Housemistress from September")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An Easter term roundup from the Houses")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The girls had fun playing against each other in the Inter-House Netball")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Priory House put on a truly magical Cinderella")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Congratulations to New House who won the Inter-House Debating Competition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Congratulations to Otto who claimed victory for Blackford in the Inter-House Chess Competition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A fun filled charity Priory House Easter Egg Hunt in the sunshine")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A hugely enjoyable Inter-House Music Festival")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An exciting semi-final of the Inter-House Debating Competition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A nail-biting, no quarter given, hard fought Lyon House charity dodgeball competition")
