As Debating Matters continues to expand, alumni help in organising, chairing and judging at events becomes invaluable. As an alumnus of the competition, you could help to ensure the smooth-running of the Qualifying Rounds by helping out on the day, either generally by helping to set-up and run the event, or as a chair or judge. By the time that we reach the Regional Finals and National Final stage of the competition, events become more complex and the team need assistance in all kinds of areas, whether its mentoring teams, dealing with press, co-ordinating film crew or logistical help.
Find out why our Alumni enjoy Debating Matters:
- Patrice Ellis
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Patrice EllisHutton Church of England Grammar School
“I was able to look back and reflect that I now felt confident in intellectual and social situations with not only peers but also superiors. Read more.”
- John D'Silva
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John D'SilvaWath Comprehensive School“Debating Matters allows you to continue engaging with new ideas even after you have left the competition and take on board different points of view that may be out of your ‘comfort zone’. Read more.”
- John Milnes-Smith
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John Milnes-SmithGraveney School“Alumni watch on as slightly awkward and halting debates in the classroom transform into some of the most impressive and heated intellectual discussions. Read more.”
- Craig Fairnington
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Craig FairningtonHarris Academy
“It was through DM that I realised that debate, argument and discussion...are truly essential ways to shape our own thoughts and views, and to shape the world around us. Read more.”
- Andrew Wheelhouse
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Andrew WheelhouseLuton Sixth Form College
“Debating Matters serves as my mental whetstone today as surely as when I sat quaking before my first qualifying round debate 6 years ago. Read more.”
Find out what more of our alumni think of the competition.
If you've just left school, join this years alumni Debating Matters Alumni Facebook group.
Participants of the first Debating Matters India competition have also established own group, Dialogue, and are looking to assist in the future running of the competition there.
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