Habs Girls triumph at North London and Hertfordshire French Debating Competition

The North London and Hertfordshire French Debating Competition, hosted at Habs Girls’ School, brought together talented linguists from across the region. We were delighted to welcome contestants from Highgate School, UCS, RGS High Wycombe, Aylesbury School, Wycombe Abbey and Habs Boys’ School for an evening of compelling arguments and intense debate.

Representing Habs Girls were Amelia (U6 JO) and Gemma (U6 BP), who delivered a series of outstanding performances throughout the competition. Over the course of five challenging debates – two of which required them to prepare their arguments in just 15 minutes – Amelia and Gemma impressed both the judges and their fellow competitors with their reasoning and command of the French language.

Their remarkable efforts earned them a well-deserved place in the final, where they faced the equally formidable Habs Boys team. In a gripping 10-minute debate on the motion La colonisation d’un pays peut être justifiée (Colonising a country can be justified), the duo rose to the occasion, delivering a persuasive and powerful argument that secured them the championship title.

With Habs Girls taking first place, Habs Boys finishing second, and Aylesbury High School for Girls claiming third, it was a night of impressive performances from all involved.

Next, Amelia and Gemma will represent Habs Girls at the National Final at the Institut Français in South Kensington, where they will compete against the best French debaters in the country.

We wish them the best of luck!