Debating
Debating is a highly successful school activity. Every student is given the opportunity and encouragement to take part in debating. For some, this will mean involvement in inter-class debates; for others, there will be participation in debates with other Loreto schools and for the really enthusiastic and talented, participation in regional and national competitions.
This year, three students will be selected to represent the school in the Mental Health Public Speaking Competition. Junior and Senior students will participate in the Loreto Inter Schools competitions. Senior students will also compete in the Denny Leinster Schools' Competition.
Denny All Ireland Schools Debating Competition
We have had considerable success in the Denny competition over the years, with Nicole Griffin winning it last year. Nicole follows in the footsteps of two former Crumlin girls who also held the title of Best Individual Speaker. Her name will now be added on the trophy along with those of Yvonne Campbell (1996) and Paula Williams (2001). |
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Ms Campbell and Nicole Griffin lead a debating workshop during English Week |
Debating Club
The Debating Club meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school in Room 8 under the guidance of Ms Campbell.
Ms Campbell, a former pupil of Loreto Crumlin won the Leinster and the National competition in 1996, the Irish Times Debating Competition in 2001 which took her on a three week debating tour of American Universities. She has also represented the London School of Economics in the World Debating Championships in 2002 in Canada. |
