The final competition of the year saw the Bromley High School Debating Society emerge victorious, winning multiple accolades at the GDST Debating Competition 2025 and ending the 2024/2025 season on a high.
For the first time, Bromley High School entered both Senior debaters and student judges, giving students valuable competition experience and the chance to engage with talented debaters from across the Trust and partner state schools. From extra-terrestrial life to women in sport, students tackled a wide range of topics, crafting full debate speeches within tight 15-minute prep times.
Year 8 pupils Leela and Navya and Year 7 pupils Ashanthy and Divija qualified for the Novice Finals – both teams from – making it an all Bromley High School final. Ashanthy and Divija won the Novice Final, a remarkable achievement given their age and competition against older Key Stage 3 pupils.
Year 8 pupils Daisy and Maria also excelled, reaching the Gold Final despite being the only novices among experienced debaters. They were named joint-third Best Speakers in the Junior competition, while Year 10 pupil Annabelle placed third in the Senior competition. Year 8 pupil Riva earned a special mention as Best Student Judge and was invited to wing-judge the Novice Final due to her keen insight.
The future looks bright for the Bromley High School Debating Society, with students already eager for next year’s challenges.
