Over 68 schools were represented, and our teams put on a really good show, many of them winning two or more of the four debates they took part in. Topics ranged from the anti-tourism movement to whether cheerleading can be considered a positive force for the feminist cause. Teams were given only 15 minutes' preparation time, with no phones, before a 30 minute formal debate chaired by a range of debating experts. After a hot and intellectually challenging day of debates, all the students enjoyed a ‘soft drink social’ in the school's sunny rooftop garden.

A big thank you to Ms Custer for arranging the day, and Mr Griffin and Mrs Burger for accompanying her.