The Womble Bond Dickinson / Leeds Salon Years 10&11 Debating Competition 2025 Qualifying Rounds
Qualifying Round 1 – Thursday 23rd January 2025
Host: Mount St Mary’s Catholic High School, Ellerby Road, Leeds, LS9 8LA
15:30 – Debate 1: Corporate sponsorship is good for the arts
JUDGES
Jo Caswell, Creative Project Consultant
Ruby Hornsby, University of Leeds
Michele Ledda, The Leeds Salon
16:40 – Debate 2: Tourism benefits the world
JUDGES
Paul Butterworth, NHS England
Jo Caswell, Creative Project Consultant
Dan Clayton, The Leeds Salon
17:45 – Results
Winning School: Carr Manor Community School
Best Individual: Felix Whittaker, Carr Manor Community School
Qualifying Round 2 – Thursday 30th January 2025
Host: Abbey Grange Church of England Academy, Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5EA
15:30 – Debate 1: Corporate sponsorship is good for the arts
JUDGES
David Cole, Womble Bond Dickinson
Nat Edwards, Royal Armouries Museum
Christina Nick, University of Leeds
16:40 – Debate 2: Tourism benefits the world
JUDGES
Dan Clayton, The Leeds Salon
Ian Cram, former University of Leeds
Nathan Spencer, UKREiiF
17:45 – Results
Winning School: Abbey Grange CofE Academy
Best Individual: Bella Middlemiss, Abbey Grange CofE Academy
Qualifying Round 3 – Wednesday 12th February 2025
Host: Guiseley School, Fieldhead Road, Guiseley, L20 8DT
15:30 – Debate 1: Corporate sponsorship is good for the arts
FOR: Guiseley School
AGAINST: Benton Park School
JUDGES
Simon Hill, YPO
Michele Ledda, The Leeds Salon
Mark Westgarth, University of Leeds
16:40 – Debate 2: Tourism benefits the world
FOR: Benton Park School
AGAINST: Guiseley School
JUDGES
Charles Brickdale, former Teacher
Dan Cohen, Leeds City Council
Amanda Truman, Truman Books
17:45 – Results
Winning School: Name
Best Individual: Name
