Term-time Youth Council Live Debate

Two students from Bebington High Sports College, Kathryn Warrington and Abigale Vine, were both recently invited by ‘Termtime’ to attend the North West Youth Debate. Twelve young students aged from 11 -16 from different schools from all over the North West, were picked following a selection process to secure a place on the youth council, and take part in a live debate.

To secure their place the students had to answer two questions, on either:- what is your view on schooling in the 21st century?, If you were Prime Minister, what would you do for young people in the UK? Or what does cool means to you? Plus they had to write words on why they should be on the school council (What skills they could bring or what issues you want to talk about!)

These students were invited to Liverpool to visit the Toxteth Television Studios, where the students along with 2 presenters and a live Television Studio packed with camera operators, sound technicians and directors they produced the “2009 High School Live Debate”. To discuss the most common issues that had emerged from interviews’ with school councils and youth Groups over the previous month, which were Bullying, Careers, Pressure, Exam Stress, Violent Crime and Media Stereotypes.

The Bebington High students were really excited about the day and they enjoyed all the cameras, microphones and interaction that took place. The debate started off gently with a few ice breakers and a discussion on what ‘Termtime’ was all about, and then they went live on the internet. Bebington High Sports College are very proud of their budding future Prime Ministers.

The full debate can be seen on the ‘Termtime’ website.