Two UVth Formers have achieved what no other Queen’s Gate girls have managed to do for some time: they debated their way to victory in the first round of the English Speaking Union Schools’ MACE debating competition, on Tuesday 6th December.
With their coach, Ms Yates, the girls prepared an opposition to the motion, This House would make parents liable for the serious crimes of their children. Despite an excellent performance from the proposition, Pimlico School, the team demonstrated superb clarity of delivery, and used impressive critical thinking skills to swiftly and confidently combat their opponents’ points. The girls will now progress to the next round. We wish them luck.
Queen’s Gate Public Speaking team, coached by Mr Denchfield, also fared very well in their first round heat. Although the home team, London Oratory, beat off the five other competing teams, our girls performed admirably.
Some excellent public speaking and debating performances all round. Well done girls!