Concern Primary School Debates
Every year, our 6th class pupils take part in a Debating Competition organised by Concern and the Laois Education Centre.
They learn important skills around research, teamwork, listening and public speaking. A number of our pupils have gone on to debate at very high levels in  secondary school. 
Our Debating Team is Lily Belle Monnelly, Grace Caplice, Mae Delaney, Róise Kelly, Rhys O' Neill, Tara O' Regan and Ava McNamee
 Well done to our debate team who won a brilliant debate against Roscomroe NS on Monday 15th December. The motion was: Weekends should be 3 days long.
Captain: Lily Munnelly
2nd Speaker: Ava McNamee
3rd Speaker: Mae Delaney

Well done to our 6th Class Debating Team who had a great win over Scoil Bhride on Tuesday 3rd February. The motion was "Fines are the best way to tackle textile waste"
The team was captained by Mae Delaey with Tara O' Regan and Lily Munnelly speaking. Researchers are Ava Mcnamee, Grace Caplice, Rhys O' Neill and Róise Kelly. The next round will be after the February mid-term
 
PRIMARY DEBATING KNOCKOUT ROUND 2
Thursday 5th March @12.45pm

Motion
Tourism does more harm than good
 
Proposing
The Heath NS
Opposing
Shinrone NS