Seamus Logan Congratulates Fraserburgh Academy on Reaching Finals of Debating Competition
>> 24 May 2023
Fraserburgh Academy has made it through to the national finals of a debating competition, the only state school in the UK to make the final of the Ethics Cup, organised by the Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs, a research centre within the Department of Philosophy at the University of St Andrews.
Pupils will be going head-to-head with the likes of Eton College and St Columba’s School in Inverclyde, the only other Scottish school in the competition.
The team comprises Ryan Broadley, Ellie Busby, Kirsty Clark, Gary Dixon, Fidelia Ileledewa, and Mackenzie Morrison.
Congratulating the school pupils on their achievement, Cllr Seamus Logan (SNP-Fraserburgh and District) said:
Rector at Fraserburgh Academy Irene Sharp said:
“Our team consists of six S6 pupils – some of whom are sitting philosophy exams this year – and they all have a great mix of opinions and ideas and have done amazingly well to make it through to the finals.”
Debates will include crackdowns on Airbnb, liver transplants for drinkers and the American politician George Santos.
The team won the North-east Scotland Regional in February at Keith Grammar School, Banffshire, covering topics such as disgraced artists, cancel culture, ghosting and journalistic objectivity.
Mrs Sharp continued:
“The judges in each round looked for not only our ability to make a clear point but also to accept other points of view and to help the other team towards a more specific opinion.
“Points were awarded for clarity, structure, but also humility, and the ability to help the other team.”
She added: