Weekly Discussion Topic 

Boys are challenged each week in assembly to react to a current affairs news story, whether it be light-hearted or serious, local or international; to interact with information and develop a personal opinion, thought-through and backed up by argument and evidence, rather than simply accepting what is taught and learning it by rote.

Topic of the week - 3 September 2010

Blair's flawed and self-serving analysis

From The Independent
September 2, 2010

 

 

Previous Topics

Topic of the week - 25 June 2010

When should we retire?

 
From the Times
June 25 2010

 

Topic of the week - 18 June 2010

The Saville Report – how do we respond to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry?

 
From the Times
June 18 2010

 

Topic of the week - 30 April 2010

Teacher Peter Harvey not guilty over dumbbell assault on pupil.

 
From the Times
April 30 2010
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Topic of the week - 23 April 2010

Ryanair backs down over stranded passengers’ bills.

From the Times
April 23 2010
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Topic of the week - 19 March 2010

Kauto Star and Denman win the blessing of the Vicar of Ditcheat.

From the Times
March 19 2010
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