Debating Society

TGS Debating Society provides an opportunity for those in Year 10-13 to engage in lively, contemporary debates.

The Debating Society meet weekly and, through discussion of these issues, learn a range of debating formats, including British Parliamentary and World Schools. We regularly enter competitions, including the Oxford and Cambridge University competitions and Debating Matters GB/In, in which students debate live against students in India.

Mr Noel who coached the team that won the 2022 English Speaking Union's Mace Debating Competition, recently had an article about how to teach debating in schools published on the ESU's website. Read the article here.

Debating Team represents South East at prestigious Oxford Schools' Competition

Debating Team represents South East at prestigious Oxford Schools' Competition Our school’s debating team has once again showcased its exceptional talent by representing the South East in the Oxford Schools' Debating Competition - the world’s toughest school-level debating championship.

Debating Team represents South East at prestigious Oxford Schools' Competition

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Debating Team shines at regional final of Oxford Schools' Debating Competition

Debating Team shines at regional final of Oxford Schools' Debating Competition Tonbridge Grammar School's debating team has achieved outstanding success at the regional final of the prestigious Oxford Schools' Debating Competition. Four teams represented the school, showcasing their skills in rigorous debates on challenging and thought-provoking motions.