On 9th December 2023, we gathered in the Princess Hall for a debate of inquisition and uniqueness, a topic that the historic Beale Debate has most likely never come across - time travel. The motion debated was 'This house, as Iron Man, would not invent time travel’. Upholding tradition, the CLC team of SFC1 students Jackie and Christy, were the proposition and Guild members Laura Beaumont (2017-2019, Beale) and Anna Hardy (2014-2019, Sidney Lodge/Cambray), were the opposition.
It was a stimulating and thought-provoking event that gave everyone the opportunity to interact. Both sides gave extremely convincing and incisive arguments, discussing both fictional and real-life implications of the possibility of time travel. We took the competition to a new level by asking compelling Points of Information during each other’s speeches. The questions from the floor demonstrated the enthusiasm and intrigue from the rest of the school.
While pupil votes were divided, the ultimate result was determined by the adjudicators – Guild Members Frederika Ofong-Turner and Miranda Elvidge of the Council Advisory Board, and external guest Temi Akindele-Barker, Founder of Inclusion Labs. It was a close debate, with the Guild team coming away with the win.
Congratulations to Laura and Anna! It was wonderful to welcome you back to College.
Jackie (SFC1)
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