5th Form Artists to visit Bristol, returns 5:30pm
.jpg?command_1=resize&width_1=220 "A thrilling Inter-House Debating Competition Semi-Final")
Inter-House Debating Competition Semi-Final: This House believes that the USA should ban private gun ownership.
New House vs Arion House
This debate had the quality, research, skill and eloquence of a Final. All debaters spoke with passion and backed this passion up with convincing arguments and impressive research. The tactical use of rebuttal and points of information was excellent by both teams. The two Third Formers, Jonty and Felicity, debated with a confidence that belied their age, while Eleanor's tactical battle with Seb and James should mean that she could well be an unbeatable debater in her 6th Form. James and Seb debated with the experience of skilled Upper 6th Formers, while Abi concluded the debate impressively. It was a very difficult debate to adjudicate given the high quality of both teams. New House won by 1 mark, but Arion should hold their heads very high.
Ian Wilmshurst - Headmaster
Wellesley House vs Priory House
A thrilling contest between Wellesley House and Priory House. Both teams delivered outstanding performances, demonstrating exceptional argumentation, eloquence, and strong rebuttals. The debate was fiercely contested, making it difficult to determine a clear winner. Wellesley House, known for their structured approach and meticulous research, impressed with well-founded arguments and seamless teamwork. Emily and Sarah were particularly outstanding, delivering confident, persuasive responses. Priory House showcased great passion and kept the audience captivated with engaging rhetoric and a dynamic style of delivery. Both teams were praised for their preparation and critical engagement with the topic. In a close finish, Wellesley emerged narrow winners with a score of 41-40. The semi-final was of a very high standard and a testament to the talent within the House debating teams. As the competition moves towards the final, the standard set by Wellesley and Priory will undoubtedly make for a fantastic final.
Dan Cupit - Deputy Head, Academic
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.jpg "A thrilling Inter-House Debating Competition Semi-Final")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The first knock-out round of the Inter-House Debating Competition")
.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 "A Level English pupils enjoyed an evening with Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An excellent start to the Inter-House Debating Competition")
.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 "An exciting semi-final of the Inter-House Debating Competition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An enlightening Battlefields Tour for the 3rd Form")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Inter-House Debating - Prelim Round Two")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The Inter-House Debating season started with a debate on AI")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The Inter-House Debating Semi-Final")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Inter-House Debating - This House Would Boycott the 2022 FIFA World Cup")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Confidence and excellent delivery in round 2 of the Inter-House Debating")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Outstanding speeches at Round 1 of the Inter-House Debating")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Lyon House won the Inter-House Debating in a thrillingly close Final")