ESU Mace Competition Success

The Debate team at Solihull Sixth Form College has progressed to the regional round of the ESU Mace Debate competition after defeating a team from Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School recently.

Rya Abbasi, Isla Barnes and Eva Lowe comprised the Solihull Sixth Form College team and they participated in the first round, held at Solihull School. They were successful in proposing the motion: "This House would ban the use of facial recognition technology in public spaces".

Student Development Officer Chris Curran commented:

"Our students were slightly daunted before the competition, as none had ever participated in any form of debating competition previously. However, they worked extremely hard in the build-up to the event and overcame their nerves to present a very articulate argument.

“Although Rya, Isla and Eva were the young people representing the College in the competition, there were other learners who have attended the Debate Society over the last term, who have helped and supported each other in learning the formalities of Mace debating and they all deserve praise for this success."

Their success means they now have a place in the regional competition, which will be held in the New Year.

20 November 2024