Debates and Discussions Club

This club will give students the opportunity to flex their minds, explore ideas and debate the issues of the day. Discussions will range from philosophy, science and current affairs centered on news topics of the day. Structured between hypothetical discussions and strategies for debates, students will uncover different ways to improve their critical thinking, confident communication, and speaking and listening skills. Students will work collaboratively to decide issues to explore and discuss in an open and mutually respectful environment that allows students the opportunity to explore new thoughts and ideas and evaluate their own.

Your Educator – Paul Felts

Paul ‘Wally’ Felts received a BA (Hons) Degree in Animation because he likes cartoons, films, jokes and storytelling. He has since accumulated fifteen years teaching experience and was the Assistant Head teacher of an outstanding South London primary school. He has been a lead practitioner for the British Film Institutes Media Literacy program, awarded Senior Associate status at the Teaching learning Academy, nominated for a National Teaching Award and is a Specialist Schools and Academies Trust scholar. Since relocating to Vancouver six years ago he has worked as a teacher and principal in a school for gifted and talented students. ‘Wally’ enjoys Kayaking and ‘fall-off’ paddle boarding (FOP) at Jericho Beach.