How to Start a Debate Club at School
In every school, there are many students who love to debate but get frustrated for not getting opportunities and with the passage of time they give up. There are also many students who have managerial skills along with having a passion for debate. For such students, starting a debate club at school is the best idea through which they can satisfy their passion for debates which is something productive for all students. Debates usually make students think out of the box and they become able to take things in broader perspectives. It is one of the most productive activities for students in any school.
However, starting a debate club at school is not an easy task as it involves a lot of effort. Students cannot start debate club on their own because they need space and someone in authority in the management who could allow and supervise their activities. Many students end up in failure because they do not get enough resources to start a debate club at school. However, if you have a passion for debating and want to establish a platform for other students by starting a debate club, then this article can give you potential ideas of how to do it appropriately.
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First of all, you should select few students in your class who you think have passion and potential for debating. You can also discuss your idea with your friends and other class fellows.
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Try to find some allies from other section of your class and convince them by telling the benefits of a debate club. It will help your cause and you will have enough students to start a debate club.
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Now it is time to discuss your idea with someone in authority at your school. You can discuss the idea with your teachers and ask for their favour in this regard.
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You should request to your teacher to allow you to use class room after the school time for putting things in order. If you get the space, it will not be difficult to find capable students.
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Seek help from your teacher in selecting the right students who can become good debaters. You should paste notice on the main notice board of your school and let all students participate which will help you in finding those students who are suitable for debate club.
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After selecting required number of students for debate club, make a proposal and take it to the principal of your school. Try your best to convince him/her which will help you in earning financial help for the debate club.
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Make sure you conduct a central meeting once in a week in which all members of the club should participate to discuss different things including debating competitions at class and school level.
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Try to join a debating society in your area which will help in honing the skills of all students who are members of debate club.
