Debate Mate
At Earlham Primary School, we are proud to provide children with the opportunity to learn debating skills through our links with an educational charity called 'Debate Mate'. For the first year, our pupils will be taught by university students who themselves have a wealth of debating experience. Debating is the art of 'polite arguing.'
The children are given opportunities to practise their debating skills during our weekly club sessions which prepare them for the Primary Debate Mate League and the Debate Mate Cup competitions against other London schools.
The benefits of learning debating skills include leadership skills, greater confidence, communication and higher order thinking skills.
To read more about the Debate Mate charity here.
On the 5th of November some of the members of the newly-formed Debate Mate club attended the Launch Event for 2019. They travelled with Mrs Gasca to central London, where they took in the stunning scenery and had an al fresco lunch right by Westminster Abbey. The Debate Mate lunch was attended by primary schools from all over London. Children had a chance to see a formal show debate and ask their own questions. We hope they will now infuse the school with their enthusiasm and make the club a great success!
