Students take part in fiery debates at BCS

Students from different schools took part in XXVII Dr Samuel Slater Memorial Invitational Inter-School English Debates being held at Bishop Cotton School today.

The first debate of the day showcased a clash between St Thomas and Tyndale Biscoe School, Srinagar. The motion, “Make in India is a political tool to gain votes, ” was opposed by Tyndale Biscoe School, Srinagar, and favoured by St Thomas.

The lead speaker for the opposition stated, “Development is not building dams or roads, but building the people.” The motion was lost and Tyndale Biscoe claimed victory.

Another debate unfolded between Yadvinder Public School and Wynberg Allen School on the topic, “The Indian School curriculum is far better for India than any foreign board”. The debate was fiercely contested, but Wynberg Allen gained victory.

Today’s proceedings were initiated by Director Simon Weale’s address in the chapel. He emphasised the increasing importance of teaching public speaking skills to young people.