Sixth-form students from eight schools battle it out on 17 January 2019 for the title of Debating Matters Southampton Champions 2019.
We are delighted that our first ever Southampton Championship is in partnership with NATS, the UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services. It is hosted by Solent University where students gain the connections, experience and confidence to turn their newfound knowledge into a career.
09:30-10:00 REGISTRATION & COFFEE
10:05-10:15 WELCOME
10:20-11:30
DEBATE 1: “Tourism benefits the world”
11:40-12:50
DEBATE 2: “Technological progress will not solve society’s environmental issues”
12:50-13:50
LUNCH
14:00-15:10
DEBATE 3: “Social media sites should filter out fake news stories”
Group 1
FOR:
King Edward VI School, Southampton
AGAINST:
St George’s College
CHAIR
JUDGES
INDIVIDUAL JUDGES
15:10-15:40
BREAK
15:40-17:30:
RESULTS AND FINAL DEBATE: “Monuments to controversial historical figures should remain”
AGAINST
Winners Group 2
INDIVIDUAL JUDGES
ALL INDIVIDUAL JUDGES