We had a great turnout in both Senior and Junior debate club today. It’s great to have so many students passionate about debating at BHS. “This house believes paper books are better than E-books” #debate

We had another great turnout at Debate Club today. Seniors motion- “This house believes religion is a force for good” Junior motion- “This house regrets the rise of influencers” #debate

Co-leader of BHS Debating Society Shona Cuthbert is running for MSYP (Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament). Voting has opened so make sure you vote Shona 1st! Check out her socials to find out more about her campaign. #scottishyouthparliment #shonaformsyp

Another great session at the BHS Debating Society this week. Some well-structured, thought-provoking arguments in both Juniors and Seniors. Loving the enthusiasm! #debate

This weeks debates- Seniors- “This house supports the implementation of positive discrimination in recruitment practices.” Juniors- “This house believes David Cameron should not have been appointed Foreign Secretary.” #debate

Thanks Edinburgh University Debates Union (EUDU) for running a great debating workshop with a focus on British Parliamentary style! The pupils thoroughly enjoyed it, benefiting from the advice and insight. There was an immediate improvement in the strength and quality of arguments. #debate

Freshers Fair stall ready to go! Looking forward to recruiting some new S1’s for Debate Club. “This house believes unbranded Oreos are better than branded Oreos.” #debate Boroughmuir High Sch

Freshers Fair complete! 65 new enthusiast S1’s signed up to Debate Club. Can’t wait to see you all next Wednesday. Oreos went down a treat. And the winner is… Branded Oreos! (Sorry Aldi) Boroughmuir High Sch