Rutherford's Youth Speaks
Rutherford's Youth Speaks 2023 competition won by Impington Village College
Impington Village College with the trophy for winning the 2023 competition
(report on the 2023 competion to follow)
Rutherford held its annual sixth form debating challenge on 24 November 2022 in The Fitzpatrick Hall, Queens' College. We were treated to an excellent contest between five schools. The Leys, Comberton Village College, The Perse School, Hills Road Sixth Form College and Oakes College Netherhall.
The judges (from left) Jeremy Sallis, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire; Professor Marie Edmonds, Vice-President, Queens' College; and Trevor Chapman, Rutherford member and MD of angli-Ear Hearing
The chair of the judges announced their decision with first place going to The Perse School. Professor Edmonds highlighted their excellent delivery, well-researched and compelling arguments, their engaging style with right amount of humour and great teamwork.
President Richard Scurr closed the evening by congratulating all the competitors for their performances. He thanked all involved - the sponsors Hewitsons LLP and angli-EAR Hearing, the judges, and Queens' College for the venue and their staff serving a buffet. Special thanks given to the Club's Vocational Committee and its chairman Michael Hellowell, for all the work in organising and running the event, with commttee member Richard Wells acting as MC for the evening.
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