Oracy

Our Year 7–10 students actively take part in our school’s debate competitions, where they develop their oracy skills by discussing and challenging each other’s views on a range of thought-provoking topics such as:

Through these debates, students build confidence, improve their speaking and listening skills, and learn how to express their opinions clearly, respectfully, and persuasively.

Form time

During form time, students take part in oracy workshops designed to build confidence in speaking and listening. They practise expressing their ideas clearly, taking turns in discussion, and using respectful language while debating real-world topics and school issues. Below is an example: