Special Mentions We would like to give a special shout-out to one exceptional student from each team:

• Maidstone: Austin confidently opened is team’s case, sharing real-life examples and engaging the audience with his clear explanations.
• Eltham: Max stood out for his ability to summarise complex ideas and answer questions from the judges with poise.
• Coulsdon: Nicholas brought the debate to life with his confident and expressive delivery and persuasive arguments.
• Crawley: Jo impressed everyone with his teamwork and thoughtful reflections during the Q&A session.

And the Winner Is…After a very close contest, our judges named Eltham as the winning team! Congratulations to Eltham and to all our debaters for their hard work and respectful collaboration. We are proud of everyone who took part. Events like these help our pupils develop important skills, such as communication, critical thinking, and empathy. Thank you to all staff and students who supported and attended the debate. We look forward to more discussions that challenge us to think and grow together.
Spelling Bee Success The Spelling Bee was a buzzing success, with pupils from all four teams competing in a friendly yet challenging contest. The atmosphere was electric as each contestant tackled tricky words with determination and focus.

Special Mentions:

• Maidstone: Kiya impressed with her calm under pressure.
• Eltham: Paige showed fantastic dedication and enthusiasm.
• Coulsdon: Will amazed everyone with his spelling accuracy and speed.
• Crawley: Claudia stood out for her positive attitude and perseverance

Congratulations to Coulsdon, who took home the Spelling Bee medals, for the second time! Their dedication to supporting each other made all the difference.

Thank You
Thank you to all pupils and staff who participated, supported, and celebrated these events. We are so proud of everyone’s achievements and look forward to more opportunities for learning and teamwork.