BCS Hosts 2024 Slater Debates: Celebrating 165 Years of Excellence
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DAY 1: 21st September 2024 – Bishop Cotton School, Shimla
Bishop Cotton School, one of Asia’s oldest public boarding schools for boys, established on 28 July 1859 by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton, is celebrating 165 years of excellence in education. The school continues its legacy of nurturing young minds, focusing on holistic development through a balance of academics, sports, and extracurricular activities, particularly in debating.
The **Slater Debates** serve as a significant platform for promoting rational thinking and critical reasoning. This prestigious inter-school competition equips students to understand multiple perspectives, form evidence-based arguments, and engage in respectful dialogue. Debating fosters active listening, empathy, and intellectual growth, contributing to personal and societal development.
Today, Bishop Cotton School welcomed schools from across the country and abroad to the 2024 Slater Debates. The day concluded with the draw of lots for the pre-qualifiers, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
The Slater Debates provide students with a unique opportunity to test their analytical skills and express diverse viewpoints. As we prepare for this intellectual showdown, we look forward to an enriching exchange of ideas that will inspire collaboration and innovation.
