Debating Masters Reach the Finals

On Friday 24th February, Heather G and Macaulay F (Year 11) visited the Embassy of the United States of America to continue Saint Cecilia’s proud record of success in the annual Frankly Speaking Debate Competition. The event is organised by Benjamin Franklin House in conjunction with the US Embassy, and pits schools from across London against one another.

Heather and Macaulay debated topics such as whether celebrities should be held accountable for their carbon footprints and the role of teenagers in social movements. They eventually reached the final where they were narrowly defeated - a valiant effort given they had to argue the unjustifiable position that social media didn’t lead to the spread of misinformation! Well done to Heather and Macaulay on their second-place finish. Both had a great day and were a credit to the school.