St Paul’s was buzzing with energy as our A Level Debating Society welcomed Our Lady’s Grammar School for a thrilling day of high-level discourse and critical thinking.

Three hotly contested debates tackled some of the most pressing and controversial issues of our time:

• Is AI a greater threat to humanity than climate change?
• Should euthanasia be legalised in the North of Ireland?
• Is cancel culture a threat to free speech?

St Paul’s secured a well-earned win in the opening debate, while Our Lady’s edged ahead in the second. The final round proved too close to call, with judges declaring a draw after a fiercely contested discussion that had the audience captivated.

A huge thank you to Ms Owens from Our Lady’s Grammar School for bringing such a talented team, and to our esteemed judges, Aoife Finnegan MLA and Councillor Killian Feehan, for their expert insight and generous support.

Pictured below are Mr Sloan, mentor of the St Paul’s A Level Debating Society, Ms Owens, Our Lady’s debaters, Aoife Finnegan MLA, Cllr Killian Feehan and proud members of both schools’ debating societies.

A superb day of dialogue – well done to all involved!