A SCHOOL from Denbigh emerged victorious a national debating competition.

Pupils from St Brigid’s School won the Rotary Youth Speaks: A Debate competition national final for 2024, with their debate on the topic: “It’s OK to cheat”.

The final, hosted at the John Innes Conference Centre at Norwich Research Park in Norfolk, saw school teams from across the UK gather to debate in front of an audience of 150 people.

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Rotary Youth Speaks: A Debate is designed to encourage schoolchildren to delve into important social topics, expand their knowledge, and articulate their ideas through structured debates.

Competing teams were divided into two age categories: intermediate (11-to-13-year-olds) and senior (14 to 17-year-olds), representing Rotary clubs from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

St Brigid’s School, sponsored by Denbigh Rotary Club, clinched the title in the intermediate category, with their team comprised of students Jessica Atherton, Joseff Tranmer and Christian Qualters.

Rotarian and event organiser, Peter Dowse, described the finals as “a truly memorable occasion.”

He said: “The judges all remarked on the excellence of the speakers and stated it was a couple of points between all entries when coming to a conclusion.

“There were many positive comments made by parents, Rotarians, teachers and attendees.

“We thank everyone as a whole, and Rotary for their support.”