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Twelve teams from across the South, South-East, and South West of England competed in this unique event, where students from Years 10鈥�13 (Fourth Year to Upper Sixth) tackled challenging ethical issues in a format that rewards thoughtful discussion rather than confrontational debate.

Unlike a traditional debating competition, the Ethics Cup is won by the team that shows the greatest breadth of perspective and responsiveness to feedback from both judges and opponents. 麻豆传媒AV在线看 has excelled in this competition in recent years. In 2023, the team won the regional round and went on to compete in St Andrews, finishing among the top four schools nationally.

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Congratulations to our winners:聽Millie B,聽Vivienne C,聽Namratha D,聽Rohan G,聽Abigail G,聽Florence R,聽George M,聽Harry M,聽Lia N,聽Meera V

Well done also to our second team who stepped in to replace a team who couldn’t attend on the day: James W, Oliver T, Sophia P-W, Sam Y, Joseph F, George C, Sal N, Pieter VDB, Penelope LNT, Eve N

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Millie (Lower Sixth)

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Abi (Fourth Year)

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The event could not have gone ahead without the incredible support from current parents, Old Cats and friends of the school who generously volunteered their time to act as judges.聽 This was a vital role, that was great appreciated by all who took part.聽 Many thanks to these judges, staff, and all participating schools for creating an atmosphere of intellectual humility and collaborative thinking. The day showcased exactly what makes the Ethics Cup such a standout competition: reasoned, respectful discussion in pursuit of nuanced ethical understanding.

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