Congratulations to the Year 9 Kildare debating team for an impressive performance at Tuesday’s debate in their first round against Endeavour College and Blackwood High School. The students busied themselves formulating a response to the statement “Hogwarts is an ideal school”.
Much to their disappointment, they had to argue that "Hogwarts was not an ideal school" (how could they?!). In order to gain a professional opinion, the students interviewed our work, health and safety officer, Barbara Hoffman. With this expert evidence, the students were able to produce highly developed and persuasive arguments about the poor safety standards at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Our Green Team won their debate against Blackwood High School, smashing the opposition. Although our Red Team didn’t win their debate, their effort and their gutsiness is still something to be proud of. Last, but not least, a special mention to our own Ethel Bulabon who received the debater of the night award.
A big congratulations to all those students who attended and put on a good show!
I was proud to attend and show my support for our students.
Miss Beck
English and Humanities Teacher
