Less than four months after the close of the 2023 season of the Grenlec Debates, preparations are underway for the 2024 season.

To help debaters develop their skills, Grenlec hosted a Debates Training Camp from 19-20 March 2024.

The teams and their coaches described the sessions as “interesting”, “interactive” and “helpful”.

Twenty-one secondary schools participated in the two-day activity, which focused on delivering presentations effectively, language, voice and body language, the importance of in-depth research and time management.

In 2023, the Grenlec Debates format was changed to impromptu to promote students’ critical thinking and communication skills as well as boost their self-confidence.

The training was designed to equip students to manage the requirements of these impromptu presentations.

The 2024 edition of the Grenlec Debates will begin in September.

For more information visit www.grenlec.com