iety oc S g in ak e p S c li b u P d an e at b e The SFX D the Catenian Association at aking Society (DAPS) The SFX Debate and Public Spe ial and topical issues. meet weekly to debate controvers cturing rational stru They gain valuable experience of views in a civilised, g arguments and listening to opposin committed and d nte formal setting. Particularly tale ool in various sch the members are chosen to represent competitions. consists of the The present Senior Team, which Matthew dynamic, precociously talented Handley(Yr 10) and the sincere, 12), thoughtful orator Welwin Lobo(Yr s in ces suc ous end trem d have achieve er. their first competitive year togeth
In the National Mace Debating Competition, they were awarded al, Runners-Up in the Northern Fin ool, Sch ar mm Gra d held at Bradfor vious which surpasses the school's pre nt. me rna tou ious stig pre record in this ly cial spe was dley Matthew Han panel who awarded commended by one of the judging Along the way they have him the title of "best speaker". ool, Chester, out-argued teams from King's Sch Bradford Grammar St.Edward's, Liverpool College and have been ably School, to name but a few. They ers, such as Louis supported by other senior memb achieved second Dowling and Dominic Clarke, who nd of the Mace. place in the first North-West rou public speaking arena, We have also had success in the ching the final of the with Charles McAlindin (Yr 9) rea petition with his talk Soroptimists' Public Speaking Com o giving an entertaining on animal rights and Welwin Lob
and thoughtful speech to Hope University.
e, the boys have As part of their training programm the English by run attended various workshops a heated debate to ned liste Speaking Union and have versity, where Uni ster che about nuclear energy at Man "best question". The Matthew Handley won a prize for inter-varsity debate an ch wat team were then invited to ary style, which was tournament in British Parliament to them as ful help ly tremendous aters. The senior deb ng you developing, idential team will also be attending a res r Debate Academy over the summe d by che coa be will y the re holidays, whe and where organisers of the England Team meet and they will have the opportunity to r the debate with students from all ove country. our senior As the newsletter goes to print, ster che Man the for team are preparing re they whe nt, me rna Tou Schools Debating of nds rou four in s will compete with 40 other team have y The l. fina the in e "short prep" debates for a plac ex-pupil, Bryn Gough, had the benefit of coaching from am University and a ingh who is now a student of Birm ate Team, recently Deb ity keen member of the Univers inst a prominent aga aid winning a debate on foreign ! Member of Parliament, no less their success so far We congratulate all members on ! and wish them luck in Manchester Mrs Boughey
Let’s Have a Heated Debate! Every Wednesday night after school a number of boys have been attending the D.A.P.S.S (Debating and Public Speaking Society) with Mrs Boughey and Mr Cugley. The club meets every Wednesday at 15:45 in English 1 and refreshments are usually provided. The classes have been teaching valuable debating skills ahead of the debating competitions which will take part against other schools in the North West. James Leyshon 8 Bryant
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