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In May, Ms Bullock and Ms Stevenson took GCA debaters to the Bloomsbury School of Law to take part in the Debate Mate Cup. This was the culmination of their Debate Mate course, which started in September. 

‘The two teams won half of the debates they took part in, and they were so enthused, motivated and excited by the day. There was some seriously stiff competition and they properly rose to the challenge. It really was about the taking part and not the winning. The day culminated in the Debate Mate Cup Final between two schools, performed in front of everyone. We got to see some more experienced debaters at work, and it was cool to see how confident, dexterous and quick thinking they were under pressure.’ Ms Bullock 

In the three rounds our debaters have taken part in, they have put the case for and against motions on topics including strikes, plastic surgery, the monarchy, and compulsory maths – all very much regularly in the news. 

It is no small task arguing for a proposal you do not agree with! So very well done to our debaters: 

Nicol, 9SD 

Erin, Ivan and Elanur, 7EO 

Dami, 8LC 

Arman, 9HJ 

Guilherme, 9SP  

Istarliin, 8EW.  

‘It was one of the greatest experiences – I learned so much about tactics.’ Arman 

You can see the group making the official gesture you do when you put forward a 'POI' (Point of Information) to rebut another team's point. 

We must not forget one of the stars of the show... 

‘There was also a “show-debate” with the illustrious Ms Stevenson bravely getting up to participate in front of a whole auditorium of pupils, teachers, and employees of Janice Henderson (the investment management company which sponsors Debate Mate) on the opposition side of the motion, 'The house believes that all children 12+ should have a credit card'. This was super inspiring and motivating for students, seeing their teacher get up and speak passionately and confidently in exactly the way they are being taught and encouraged to do. Go Miss! Ivan was timekeeper for this debate, so it was a serious case of GCA representation.'