Netball: Girls' Pre-Season Training for selected pupils at King's, finishes 5:00pm
.jpg?command_1=resize&width_1=220 "1st Knockout in the Inter-House Debating - This House believes that TV licences should be abolished")
The 1st Knockout Rounds for Inter-House Debating were held in three locations around King's on Monday...
This debate saw a close fought contest between Wellesley and Blackford House as they tackle the motion of ‘This House believes that TV licences should be abolished.’ Both teams were well researched, passionate and confident in their delivery. It was fantastic to see debating thriving down the School, with pupils in the 3rd and 4th Form making such fantastic contributions. Whilst there was some very strong debating, Amelia, of Wellesley House, demonstrated fantastic public speaking skills, formulating a well-articulated argument that demonstrated great research and tactical awareness. Whilst Blackford chose to focus on the advantages and benefit of the BBC, Wellesley decided to agree, but continue to express that they felt that this should be funded through alternative means, rather than the licence fee. It was a very close debate between Wellesley and Blackford House, which saw very small margins in both content, and style ultimately decided the overall winner. Whilst Blackford pipped Wellesley on style, due to the engaging way in which they delivered their respective speeches, it was ultimately Wellesley who delivered a stronger argument and won the debate. Well done to both teams!
Dan Cupit - Deputy Head - Academic
Lyon focused around the licence fee being a tax which affected the poor because it is a standard rate for everyone. Arion explained the richness of the programmes and the sheer variety that the BBC offers: at 43p a day it is less than a Mars Bar. There were some amusing moments when Lyon thought the BBC should be shut down because people have different opinions than those expressed by the BBC. Lyon also argued that the BBC is biased because there are several Conservatives on the board of trustees - exactly the political party proposing these sweeping changes. The eloquence and confident delivery, however, won the debate for Lyon: 41 points to Arion’s 36.
Alison Grant - Deputy Head
.jpg "1st Knockout in the Inter-House Debating - This House believes that TV licences should be abolished")
.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")
