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Wokingham Schools Parliamentary Debating Competition 2007

The first rounds of the Wokingham Schools Debating Competition for the John Redwood Cup will take place on Thursday the 11th October and Thursday the 18th October.  The competition is in its fourth year with students from eight of Wokingham’s secondary schools taking part.

On Thursday the 11th October, defending champions Bearwood College will pit their wits against the Emmbrook School, Luckley Oakfield, and the Holt School.  On Thursday the 18th October, host school the Willink will be challenged by Padworth College, Maiden Erlegh and St. Crispin’s School.

Local businesses and the media are again giving their support to the competition which is designed to give Wokingham students confidence and additional verbal and reasoning skills when interviewing for university or for jobs.

Speaking about the competition, Wokingham MP John Redwood said: “I’m delighted to be organising the fourth Wokingham Schools’ Debating competition.  It is very important that we do everything we can to help our students succeed in their chosen profession. Debating and presentation skills are highly valued by universities and companies.

“I would like to thank our sponsors: 3M, William Clark, Classicstone Properties, Clifton Ingram, Raphael Vive & Co and The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc for their generous support.”

Winners and runners-up of the Competition are treated to a day in Parliament when they and their teachers can watch a Parliamentary debate. Local Member of Parliament, John Redwood, gives them a full tour of the Palace of Westminster and lunch. All participants receive prizes from the House of Commons and the wining school also receives a wonderful projector from 3M.

The semi-final will be held on Thursday the 1st November and the final on Thursday the 8th November, both in Wokingham Town Hall. Tickets are available from Christine Hill on 01189 629501.