The Dublin Workshop was held on the 11th of November in the GMB. Secondary school students from all years took over every room in the GMB to learn from the Phil the art of debating and public speaking. During the course of the morning classes students discussed a wide range of topics for Impromptu including Trinity College, the Green Movement, and Sarah Palin. Later, during the afternoon they tackled the more competitive side of oratory with a class in British Parliamentary Debating and even took part in a showcase debate of their own. The motion for this debate was “This House Would Allow Parents to Genetically Engineer their Children“, the students displayed remarkable skill in demonstrating their debating abilities.
We would ecourage all those in attendance, and indded anyone else interested to apply for the Competitive Rounds of Phil Speaks. Applications can be made by emailing schools@tcdphil.com between the 1st and 23rd of January.
