Let's Debate: Ongoing Course

In this ongoing debate club, we will focus on scientific issues. Learners will learn how to organise, prepare, and deliver their ideas. Students will study how to actively persuade, inspire, inform, and engage an audience through the art of public speaking. Each week will focus on a different scientific topic and all learners will be supported to develop and share their ideas.

Week of 21/4/25 - Studying Science
Week of 28/4/25 - Video Games
Week of 5/5/25 - Population
Week of 12/5/25 - Poverty and Health
Week of 19/5/25 - Obesity
Week of 26/5/25 - Hacking
Week of 2/6/25 - Global Warming
Week of 9/6/25 - Cloning
Week of 16/6/25 - Veganism
Week of 23/6/25 - Is College Essential?
Week of 30/6/25 - Should Kids Be Allowed to Have Cell Phones?
Week of 7/7/25 - Should Homework Be Banned in Elementary School?
Week of 14/7/25 - Is It Better to Be an Only Child or Have Siblings?
Week of 21/7/25 - Should School Uniforms Be Mandatory?
Week of 28/7/25 - Is It Important to Learn a Second Language?
Week of 4/8/25 - Should Children Be Allowed to Watch TV or Play Video Games Before Finishing Their Homework?
Week of 11/8/25 - Life in Space
Week of 18/8/25 - Getting Older
Week of 25/8/25 - Living in Cities
Week of 1/9/25 - Intelligence
Week of 8/9/25 - Types of Medicine
Week of 15/9/25 - Nutrition
Week of 22/9/25 - Fast Food
Week of 29/9/25 – Is it okay to keep animals in zoos?
Week of 6/10/25 – Does perfection exist?
Week of 13/10/25 – Can we survive without fruits and vegetables?
Week of 20/10/25 – Should age restrictions exist?
Week of 27/10/25 - Is it good to make friends online?
Week of 3/11/25 - Is it better to know everything or to know nothing?

Children are naturally curious and ask countless questions about anything and everything in the world around them. Children asking questions and having healthy discussions is necessary to satisfy a child's inquisitive brain.

A debate is a general discussion about a specific topic with different parties expressing different opinions. In a discussion, the validity of the views expressed holds more importance than the speaker's charisma. From improving listening and speaking skills to building self-esteem, learning to the debate can have many benefits for your child. It also sharpens critical listening skills and the child's ability to interact with others confidently. 

The art of debate is a valuable skill that every child should develop. Debating teaches children to analyze, rationalize, put forward comprehensive arguments, and disagree politely. Moreover, it helps children improve their academic performance and scores as they learn to research, prioritize and write evidence-based arguments.

Some debates require children to share their personal opinions, which requires little preparation when compared to other fact-based topics. Kids' debate topics can be simple, tough, or range from the ordinary to complex and intense. Debates instill a sense of perspective and also help to build self-esteem. It's a matter of pride for children to be asked for their opinion and show them that their thoughts and voices matter.

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!