In February, we took two teams to Horbury Academy for the second round of the ESU’s Public Speaking. The evening included speeches on a range of themes, from the role of schools in promoting positive mental health to an exploration of hockey star Wayne Gretsky famous line “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” and the lessons it can teach all of us about taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zone. After a series of eye-opening, insightful discussions, our team of Year 10 students progressed to the Regional Final of the competition, which will be held in March.
Debating: Spring Half Term 1 Update
26 February 2026
Debating Our debating society meet every Thursday to discuss a wide variety of contemporary issues. This term, alongside preparing to take part in local and
