Many congratulations to Zinny B, Pablo B-G, and Cerys D for winning the first round of the ESU Mace Debating Competition’s Eastern Region. On Monday evening, they delivered a compelling argument to propose the motion This House would ban the use of facial recognition technology in public spaces against Norwich High School for Girls.

In an impressive display of quick thinking, they also volunteered to oppose the motion This House supports the implementation of a four-day school week as a swing team against Langley School—without any preparation time.

Out of the three teams advancing from this heat, Gresham’s was named the overall winner and now heads to round two. Well done, team, and best of luck in the next round!