Monthly Archives: June 2021

Sixteen secondary schools qualify for RSPCA-backed debating finale

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Sixteen secondary schools are set to compete in the finale of a prestigious RSPCA-backed debating competition. 

After successfully running ‘The Great Debate’ in secondary schools for a number of years, the RSPCA has now teamed up with fellow charity Debate Mate for their prestigious 2021 Grand Cup Finals.

Debate Mate is a global educational organisation, aiming to power social change through equipping children and young people with the skills and confidence to become world-class communicators through their after school debate … Continue reading…

‘Much to welcome’ in programme for Govt – but RSPCA hopes for more amid ‘critical juncture’

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Commenting on today’s (15 June) publication of the Welsh Government’s new programme for government, the RSPCA’s head of public affairs David Bowles said:

“There’s much to welcome for animals and their welfare in this programme for government – and we look forward to working with the Welsh Government and Senedd Members over the next five years to make Wales a better place for pets, farm animals and wildlife to live.”

On a Welsh Government commitment to ban the use … Continue reading…

Two Birmingham primary schools qualify for RSPCA-backed debating finale

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Two Birmingham based primary schools have qualified for a prestigious RSPCA-backed debating competition, with the Grand Finale set to be live-streamed to the world.

The animal welfare charity has run its ‘Great Debate’ secondary school debating competition for a number of years, and 2021 marks the first time that primary school pupils also have the chance to compete in a RSPCA-backed debating tournament.

For this academic year, the RSPCA have partnered with Debate Mate for their primary schools’ Debate Mate … Continue reading…

Three Greater Manchester primary schools qualify for RSPCA-backed debating finale

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Three Greater Manchester based primary schools have qualified for a prestigious RSPCA-backed debating competition, with the Grand Finale set to be live-streamed to the world. 

The animal welfare charity has run its ‘Great Debate’ secondary school debating competition for a number of years, and 2021 marks the first time that primary school pupils also have the chance to compete in a RSPCA-backed debating tournament.

For this academic year, the RSPCA have partnered with Debate Mate for their primary schools’ Debate … Continue reading…

Seven London primary schools qualify for RSPCA-backed debating finale

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Seven London based primary schools have qualified for a prestigious RSPCA-backed debating competition, with the Grand Finale set to be live-streamed to the world.

The animal welfare charity has run its ‘Great Debate’ secondary school debating competition for a number of years, and 2021 marks the first time that primary school pupils also have the chance to compete in a RSPCA-backed debating tournament.

For this academic year, the RSPCA have partnered with Debate Mate for their primary schools’ Debate Mate … Continue reading…