Blackpool’s Town Hall saw nine schools from Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde come together to debate in the Blackpool Sixth Peace and Conflict school competition.
A total of 50 Year 10 students took part in the competition having been selected by their school.
The event gave students the opportunity to debate and exchange views in Blackpool Town Hall’s majestic council chamber.
The competition forms part of the Blackpool Sixth Form Excellence Programme which is designed to provide pupils with a platform to gain skills to progress on to university, further education and competitive apprenticeships. The debate sessions support the development of oracy, vocabulary and public speaking skills.
The student’s ‘Peace and Conflict’ debate was the culmination of a four week programme provided by Blackpool Sixth Form College which saw students discussing issues such as the war in Afghanistan, looking at ethical debates and philosophy and being given an introduction to Oxford Union debating.
VIP judges for the final event included, Blackpool Mayor Cllr Kim Critchley, Deputy Mayor Cllr John Boughton and Cllr Major Adrian Hoyle.
Participating schools and academies:
- Blackpool Sixth Form College
- South Shore Academy, Blackpool
- Hodgson Academy, Poulton-le-Fylde
- Baines School, Poulton-le-Fylde
- Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
- Garstang Community Academy, Garstang
- Carr Hill High School, Kirkham
- Millfield, Science & Performing Arts College, Thornton Cleveleys
- Fleetwood High School, Fleetwood
The overall competition winner was Cardinal Allen Catholic High School and the debate winners Hodgson Academy.
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