Welcome to Debate Club!

Have your say, sharpen your mind.

OLHS Debate Club

Do you want to speak up?

Debate Club!

Where: RE Department
When: Every Tuesday at Lunchtime (F6)
Who: Open to all students in Years 7–10

Debate Club is an exciting extra-curricular club open to all students from Years 7 to 10.

Do you enjoy expressing your ideas? Want to sharpen your public speaking and critical thinking skills? Come along to the Debate Club!

It's a fantastic opportunity to engage in lively discussions, compete in friendly debates, and build confidence by presenting your arguments in front of others. Debate Club helps you develop oracy skills, think critically, and grow both academically and personally.

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just curious to give it a go, all are welcome!

See Mrs Farooq for more information.

Topics for our Debates!

Social Issues

- Should school uniforms be banned?

- Should social media have an 18+ age limit?

Technology & Science

- Is AI more helpful or harmful?

- Is technology making us lazy?

Ethics & Philosophy

- Is it ever right to break the law?

- Should animals have the same rights as humans?

Politics & Society

- Should voting be compulsory?

- Is climate change the greatest threat we face?

Previous Initiatives 23/24:

In previous years, our Debate Club sessions were supported by external trainers who came into school to guide and mentor students in debating. These sessions helped students build confidence in public speaking, learn structured argument techniques, and practice debating on real-world issues. Now, we continue the spirit of Debate Club through our in-school enrichment club, where students develop their critical thinking and communication skills with their peers.

The first round of Debate Mate took place at Oasis Academy Lees Brook, where 12 students showcased their amazing talents and actively participated in debating. Pupils were engaged and demonstrated their confidence. They worked collectively to prepare for their debates against other schools. This led to the enhancement of their oracy and critical thinking skills.

The second round of Debate Mate occurred at Eden Boys Leadership Academy, where thirteen pupils engaged in debating and timekeeping. Divided into two teams, they prepared to debate against other schools. Students actively participated and enjoyed the debates. The motion presented was 'This house would ban the use of mobile phones in schools,' prompting pupils to articulate their arguments. The team achieved one victory, which brought success to the team.

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