Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament
Pupils from schools across Scotland were competing in the second round of the Law Society of Scotland’s ‘Donald Dewar Memorial Debating tournament’ last night. Michael McGrade and Holly Edgar were representing St Ninian’s at Holy Cross High School in Hamilton and presented a powerful opposition to the motion that performance enhancing drugs should be permitted in professional sports, securing a place in the semi-finals. Both Michael and Holly worked incredibly hard to draw together the most compelling evidence in their case, delivering well-structured and highly convincing speeches on the night and tackling the proposition’s counter-arguments with ease . The tournament has so far been an excellent opportunity for the pupils to develop their skills in critical thinking, learn how to rebut arguments in a fast-paced environment and grow in confidence as debaters. We wish Michael and Holly the very best of luck for the semi-finals next month!
