Do schools have the right to search students’ lockers? All the Yes points: Lockers are school property; students are merely allowed to use them as they do with sports equipmen… It is in the interests of all students that drugs and weapons are not in school. The best way to en… We trust teachers to … Read more
Should Physical Education in schools be compulsory? All the Yes points: Participation in sport promotes health. Physical Education is an important part of holistic schooling. School sport is about discovering gifts. The quest for national sporting achievement begins in schools. Without school support, sports will collapse. Sports encompasses life choices. If not forced to exercise … Read more
Should formal prayer in schools be prohibited? All the Yes points: A pupil is unable to give or withhold their consent to participating in school prayer. This is becau… The provision of school prayer fundamentally undermines the proper role of the parents or guardians … The prohibition of school prayer is wholly compatible with the … Read more
Are selective schools better for children? Should they be supported and funded by the government, or is it better to have a standard system for all children, regardless of ability? All the Yes points: Selective education produces better results. Studies have shown that children of equal ability at a… The widespread use of academic streaming … Read more
Should museum entry be free? All the Yes points: Museums preserve and display our artistic, social, scientific and political heritage. Everyone shou… Museums are a crucial source of inspiration and education for our increasingly important creative in… Museums have a valuable role in preserving and transmitting a nation’s history and heritage to new g… Television … Read more
Do boys and girls benefit more from being taught together or separately? All the Yes points: Women in particular benefit from a single-sex education; research shows that they participate more … The inclinations of children in the formative years, between 7 and 15, are to gravitate towards thei… Boys and girls distract each other from … Read more
