Hereford Sixth Form College Students compete in "Youth Speaks" Rotary Club Debate
Posted on 22nd November 2024
Enrichment Lead Marco Martinelli with Debate Society students.
November 2024 was the second year where students from the well-known Debate Society competed in the prestigious Youth Speaks" debate at the local Hereford Rotary Club.
This year’s event took place at the regular Rotary Meet at the Bay Horse Inn in Hereford. Students were invited for dinner with local movers and shakers who give their valuable time, expertise and energy to help community causes. This time they were accompanied by Deputy Principal Phil Tranter and Enrichment Lead Marco Martinelli.
This year saw two separate debates of a political flavour: "This House believes that Liberal Democracy is on a path to political failure" and "This House believes Political Nihilism as a form of protest in times of turmoil."
Team 1 Chair: Dylan C, Proposer: Izzy L and Jago F
Team 2 Chair: Tara F, Proposer: Theo K , Opposer: JJ J
Each team spoke for a total of 15 minutes (5 each respectively).
The quality was as ever excellent with a balance between argument and the skills of clarity of speech and charismatic delivery. There was little to separate the teams; but on this occasion Team 2 was selected to go through to the next round which will take place in Gloucester in 2025.
Hereford Sixth Form College is very grateful to have a close working partnership with such a pro-active, and community spirited group who give their time so generously to help Hereford Sixth Form College.
Rotary has promised to deliver a series of awards to outstanding students in the categories of Sport, Community Service and Environmental Conservation next year.