Key Stage 4 Debate

Yesterday we had the key stage 4 debate: "Should people be screened before being allowed to have children." The year 11s, who were against the motion, won. The year 10s, who were for the motion, were fighting an uphill battle and eventually lost. It was a spirited and closely-fought debate and all the debaters spoke eloquently and persuasively. Both sides had some cogent arguments and thought-provoking rebuttals.

What are your thoughts on the debate topic and the debate itself? - Should people be screened before being allowed to have children just like we screen people before allowing them to adopt?

Earthquake in Haiti

There are some religious figures who are claiming that the earthquake in Haiti was divine retribution. Do you agree or disagree? Say why.

Teachers on Facebook

Is it ok for students to mock or insult teachers on facebook? Should the school intervene if a child sets up an anti-teacher facebook page that is meant for students to post hurtful comments about the teacher?

Click here to read what some teachers have to say: TES

Student Poll

Should organ donation be made mandatory when we die?

(In other words, should hospitals assume everyone wishes to donate their organs when they die in order to save others?)

Sports Day

How do you think sports day went? What was good about it and what can be improved upon for next year?