The Bingham Debate Competition
Our annual competition for State Senior Schools. We run two streams: one for Years 7 to 9, the other for Years 10 to 13. The competition is named after South Hampstead’s former Headmistress, Vicky Bingham, who oversaw the creation of Debate Hub.
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- The competition will be held at South Hampstead High School, 3 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS
- Thursday July 11th from 9.30-5pm. Lunch is provided.
- Teams are of 3 students and compete in the South Hampstead Debate format.
- Students must be novices to compete. Our definition of this is that students are in their first year of competitive debating OR have done no more than three debate competitions.
- Amazon voucher prizes will be given to finalists and top speakers.
- Weather permitting, we will have a soft drink social after the final but before prizegiving on our rooftop garden.
- State schools only. Entry is free.
Debating is arguably the most important co-curricular activity a school can offer. It teaches pupils to enjoy winning arguments, to listen to others’ ideas and, above all, it breeds confidence.
– Vicky Bingham, Head of South Hampstead High School (2017 to 2023)
