--- title: "Inspiring Voices: Debate Club Welcomes a Special Guest" url: "https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-16-inspiring-voices-debate-club-welcomes-a-special-guest" school: "St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01642 580850 **Email:** admin@stpatricks.bhcet.org.uk # Inspiring Voices: Debate Club Welcomes a Special Guest ![Image of Inspiring Voices: Debate Club Welcomes a Special Guest](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/images/news/632180806_122202505118569418_1235466403387042668_n.jpg) 16 February 2026 ### A Valuable Visit for Budding Speakers Our Debate Club at **St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Stockton** had an exciting afternoon as they welcomed local MP **Matt Vickers** to their session. The visit offered pupils a fantastic opportunity to learn firsthand about the importance of confident communication and respectful debating. ### Learning the Skills That Matter Mr Vickers spoke to the children about key elements of **public speaking**, including: - Staying calm under pressure - Structuring an argument clearly - Listening carefully to others - Presenting ideas with confidence These skills are essential as our pupils continue to grow in their debating journey, helping them to think critically, express themselves clearly, and engage in thoughtful discussion. ### A Motivational Experience for the Club Our pupils asked thoughtful questions, shared their own ideas, and were inspired to continue developing their debating abilities. It was a positive and encouraging session that strengthened their enthusiasm for the club. [Enrichment](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment) [ Journeying Together in Faith: A Special RE Session for Year 1 & 2](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/news/2026-02-02-journeying-together-in-faith-a-special-re-session-for-year-1-2) [Exploring Shakespeare in Years 1 and 2 ](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-03-exploring-shakespeare-in-years-1-and-2) ![St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Lingfield Road Fairfield Stockton-on-Tees TS19 7PL 01642 580850 01642 570697 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stpatricksrcprimaryfairfield) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stpatricksfairfield/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)