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Cicero Debating Cup Competition

In February, the Form 6 debating team set off to London to take part in their first debating competition against other Prep schools. In their first debate, the team aced with their convincing and persuasive rhetoric arguing for the motion ‘This house would ban the monarchy’ and walked away triumphantly. In the next impromptu debate, they were enthusiastically supported by the Form 5

Spelling Bee

We are so pleased to have the Spelling Bee make a return to the school calendar and this time it was a fierce competition between Houses. It was a victorious St George who took the cup, but we congratulate all our finalists who showed outstanding dedication and effort in learning their words and braving the scrutiny of their spelling skills.

It was wonderful to see Upton pupils moving around the school at break and lunch quizzing each other, and giving spelling the spotlight it deserves. Watch this space for future competitions!

team who helped them to prepare in the 20 minutes allowed against the motion ‘This house believes that sports stars are the best role models for kids’. It was a nail-biting showdown and the Upton team put forward some passionate arguments but were sadly trumped by their opposing team. It was a great introduction to parliamentary-style debating and we are so proud of their confidence and articulation. Well done team! Their next stop is the inaugural IAPS District 10 Debating Competition next term which we are delighted to have initiated and be hosting here at Upton.